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Mercedes A Class vs MINI Aceman comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 27,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or MINI Aceman?

Mercedes A Class vs MINI Aceman: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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MINI Aceman

4.5 (2 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • significantly more electric range
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

MINI Aceman is clearly cheaper – starting at 27,000 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,568 £.

As for electric range, the MINI Aceman offers significantly more range – reaching up to 355 km, about 270 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

Aceman

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 163 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the MINI Aceman takes 6.4 s. That’s about 2.5 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 moderately lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,720 kg. The difference is around 280 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers slightly more boot space – 350 L compared to 300 L. That’s a difference of about 50 L.

When it comes to payload, the MINI Aceman carries only slightly more – 530 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is narrowly ahead 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.

from £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
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The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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MINI Aceman

The MINI Aceman squeezes classic MINI charm into a sharper, more crossover-ready shape, trading some of the old curves for grown-up practicality while keeping the wink-and-grin personality buyers crave. Inside it's a surprisingly premium, customizable cabin that feels clever rather than cluttered, and on the road the Aceman is eager and nimble — ideal for city dwellers who want an SUV silhouette with proper fun behind the wheel.

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Amazing interior, sporty-funky exterior, great handles, good amount of power.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
27,000 - 36,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.1 - 16 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
309 - 355 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
0 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
1,720 - 1,825 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
300 L
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,754 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
450 - 530 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
184 - 258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.4 - 7.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
290 - 350 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
135 - 190 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
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General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
MINI
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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