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Mercedes A Class vs Mitsubishi Grandis comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 24,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Mitsubishi Grandis?

Mercedes A Class vs Mitsubishi Grandis: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • significantly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h

Mitsubishi Grandis

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  • visibly cheaper
  • marginally lighter
  • noticeably more trunk space

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

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mitsubishi Grandis is visibly cheaper – starting at 24,800 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,720 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mitsubishi Grandis with 4.3 L/100km. The difference is about 2 L/100km.

Grandis

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 significantly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 263 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Mitsubishi Grandis takes 9.1 s. That’s about 5.2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class is moderately faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Mitsubishi Grandis tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 235 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, Mitsubishi Grandis is marginally lighter – 1,359 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 81 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers noticeably more boot space – 576 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 226 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mitsubishi Grandis offers clearly more capacity – up to 1,682 L, about 557 L more than the Mercedes A Class.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 459 kg. That’s a difference of about 26 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class stands well ahead of its rival 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 : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, 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
Mercedes A Class
Mitsubishi Grandis

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Mercedes A Class

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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Mitsubishi Grandis

The Mitsubishi Grandis is a no-nonsense MPV that hides a surprisingly sleek profile, making family duty look almost stylish. It’s spacious, easy to drive, and built to shrug off daily chaos, though the cabin feels dated and it prefers a relaxed cruise to any hot-hatch antics.

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Mercedes A Class
Mitsubishi Grandis

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
24,800 - 35,000 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.3 - 6.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
98 - 138 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,359 - 1,465 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
492 - 576 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
4,413 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
1,582 - 1,682 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
455 - 459 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
140 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.1 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
245 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
104 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,333 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
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