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Mercedes A Class vs Mitsubishi Space Star comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 71 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 11,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Mitsubishi Space Star?

Mercedes A Class vs Mitsubishi Space Star: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

2.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more power
  • considerably more efficient
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mitsubishi Space Star

4.3 (2 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • clearly lighter
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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.

Mitsubishi Space Star is significantly cheaper – starting at 11,600 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 20,920 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mitsubishi Space Star with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Space Star

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 offers clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 71 HP. That’s roughly 350 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 Space Star takes 14.1 s. That’s about 10.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 102 Nm. That’s about 398 Nm more.

A Class

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 terms of curb weight, Mitsubishi Space Star is clearly lighter – 940 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 500 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers visibly more boot space – 350 L compared to 235 L. That’s a difference of about 115 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 Mercedes A Class 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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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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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 Space Star

The Mitsubishi Space Star is a tidy, no-nonsense city car that squeezes surprising interior space into a compact, easy-to-park package. It's not a thrill-seeker's toy, but for buyers after low running costs, fuss-free reliability and sensible day-to-day practicality, it's a clever and cheerful choice that keeps your wallet and nerves happy.

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Bernard
19 May 2026, 19:43:01

Mitsubishi is more reliable brand, also the mirage /space star is more Fuel efficient than dacia Sandero

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
11,600 - 18,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
112 - 125 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
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Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
940 - 1,011 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
209 - 235 L
Length
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Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,665 mm
Height
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Height
1,505 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
881 - 912 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
359 - 400 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
71 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
14.1 - 15.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
163 - 167 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
102 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
52 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,193 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Mitsubishi
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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