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Mercedes A Class vs MG HS comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 30,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or MG HS?

Mercedes A Class vs MG HS: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • markedly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter
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MG HS

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • significantly more efficient
  • slightly more electric range
  • noticeably more trunk space
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

MG HS is only slightly cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,577 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the MG HS uses 0.5 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the MG HS offers slightly more range – reaching up to 100 km, about 15 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers markedly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 149 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MG HS takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers markedly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 350 Nm. That’s about 150 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is noticeably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,735 kg. The difference is around 295 kg.

Looking at boot space, the MG HS offers noticeably more boot space – 507 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 157 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries moderately more – 485 kg compared to 400 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The MG HS is clearly superior overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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MG HS

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 224 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 5.5 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 100 km
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Mercedes A Class

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MG HS

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Good perfomance and superbly low fuel consumption in daily use.

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Mercedes A Class
MG HS

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
30,000 - 36,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
100 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
14 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,735 - 1,930 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
507 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
224 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
340 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
165 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,496 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
MG
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

The Mercedes A Class is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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