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Mercedes A Class vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 130 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 29,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Nissan Townstar Compact Van?

Mercedes A Class vs Nissan Townstar Compact Van: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • significantly more power
  • significantly more efficient
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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

  • moderately cheaper
  • clearly more electric range
  • only slightly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Nissan Townstar Compact Van is moderately cheaper – starting at 29,500 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,111 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Nissan Townstar Compact Van with 6.6 L/100km. The difference is about 4.3 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van offers clearly more range – reaching up to 263 km, about 178 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

Townstar Compact Van

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 significantly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 130 HP. That’s roughly 291 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers significantly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 245 Nm. That’s about 255 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Nissan Townstar Compact Van is only slightly lighter – 1,399 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 41 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Nissan Townstar Compact Van carries clearly more – 775 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 290 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is far ahead 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 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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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

The Nissan Townstar is a smart, no-nonsense compact van that makes city running and tight deliveries feel almost effortless thanks to tidy packaging and clever storage. It keeps things sensible on the wallet and the road, offering a comfortable driving position and useful tech without flashy frills — the kind of workhorse you'll actually enjoy parking at the kerb.

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Nissan Townstar Compact Van

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
29,500 - 37,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
6.6 - 6.9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
20.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
263 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 155 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Cargo Van
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 5
Doors
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Doors
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Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,399 - 1,908 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
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Length
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Length
-
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,860 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
571 - 775 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
122 - 130 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
240 - 245 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
90 - 96 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,025 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Nissan
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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