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Mercedes A Class vs Morgan Plus Four comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 258 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 65,900 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Morgan Plus Four?

Mercedes A Class vs Morgan Plus Four: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • substantially cheaper
  • visibly more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • visibly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly more trunk space

Morgan Plus Four

  • substantially lighter

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

A Class

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes A Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,346 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Morgan Plus Four with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

Plus Four

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 visibly 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 visibly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Morgan Plus Four takes 4.8 s. That’s about 0.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers moderately more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 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.

Seats: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is substantially lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 431 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers clearly more boot space – 350 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 350 L.

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.

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
Morgan Plus Four

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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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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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Mercedes A Class
Morgan Plus Four

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
159 - 165 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Roadster
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
5
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
-
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,650 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
-

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
258 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
-
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
190 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,020
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Morgan
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