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Mercedes A Class vs Porsche 911 Convertible comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 711 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 138,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Porsche 911 Convertible?

Mercedes A Class vs Porsche 911 Convertible: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • substantially cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • barely lighter
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Porsche 911 Convertible

  • considerably more power
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • only slightly more trunk space
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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:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Mercedes A Class is substantially cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Porsche 911 Convertible costs 138,000 £ . That’s a price difference of around 105,432 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Porsche 911 Convertible with 10.5 L/100km. The difference is about 8.2 L/100km.

911 Convertible

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 Porsche 911 Convertible offers considerably more power – delivering 711 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 290 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Porsche 911 Convertible is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 2.6 s, while the Mercedes A Class takes 3.9 s. That’s about 1.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Porsche 911 Convertible delivers markedly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 300 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is barely lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,572 kg. The difference is around 132 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Porsche 911 Convertible offers only slightly more boot space – 373 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 23 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 345 kg. That’s a difference of about 140 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 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
Mercedes A Class
Porsche 911 Convertible

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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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Porsche 911 Convertible

The Porsche 911 Cabriolet transforms the iconic silhouette into an open‑air weapon, offering roof-down glamour and razor-sharp handling that still feels perfectly composed on normal roads. It’s the kind of car that serves daily duties with surprising ease while delivering intoxicating engine music and a grin factor that makes every trip feel like a small victory.

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Mercedes A Class
Porsche 911 Convertible

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
138,000 - 244,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
10.5 - 13.7 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
237 - 310 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Convertible
Seats
5
Seats
2 - 4
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,572 - 1,900 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
163 - 373 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,852 - 1,900 mm
Height
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Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
195 - 345 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
394 - 711 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
2.6 - 4.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
450 - 800 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
6
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
290 - 523 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
2,981 - 3,996 cm3

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Porsche
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