Mercedes A-Class vs MG MG3 – Which car suits you better?

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

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

MG MG3 has a markedly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 15400 £, while the Mercedes A-Class costs 32300 £. That’s a price difference of around 16842 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore markedly more efficient than the MG MG3 with 4.40 L. The difference is about 2.10 L per 100 km.

Engine and Performance: Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A-Class has a noticeably edge – offering 320 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is markedly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the MG MG3 takes 8 s. That’s about 3.30 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs clearly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the MG MG3 tops out at 185 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A-Class pulls markedly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 148 Nm. That’s about 302 Nm difference.

Space and Everyday Use: Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the MG MG3 is somewhat lighter – 1237 kg compared to 1440 kg. The difference is around 203 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Mercedes A-Class offers a touch more room – 350 L compared to 293 L. That’s a difference of about 57 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes A-Class performs slightly better – up to 1190 L, which is about 207 L more than the MG MG3.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes A-Class hardly any takes the win – 485 kg compared to 448 kg. That’s a difference of about 37 kg.

All in all, the Mercedes A-Class shows itself to be wins this duel convincingly and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It impresses with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile companion for everyday use.