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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
detailsThe 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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Costs and Consumption |
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Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
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Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
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Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
85 km
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
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co2
159 - 165 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
35 L
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Roadster
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Seats
5
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Seats
2
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Doors
5
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Doors
-
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Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
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Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
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Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
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Trunk capacity
0 L
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Length
4,428 mm
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Length
-
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
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Width
1,650 mm
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Height
1,423 mm
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Height
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Payload
450 - 485 kg
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Payload
-
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
116 - 421 HP
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Power HP
258 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
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Max Speed
225 km/h
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Max Speed
-
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
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Torque
350 - 400 Nm
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 310 kW
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Power kW
190 kW
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Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
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Model Year
2,020
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CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
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CO2 Efficiency Class
F
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Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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Brand
Morgan
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