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Mercedes A Class vs Renault Captur comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 158 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 21,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Renault Captur?

Mercedes A Class vs Renault Captur: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • clearly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h

Renault Captur

4.8 (5 Reviews)
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  • significantly cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • somewhat more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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.

Renault Captur is significantly cheaper – starting at 21,100 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,440 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Renault Captur with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Captur

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 clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 158 HP. That’s roughly 263 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Renault Captur takes 8.9 s. That’s about 5 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class is somewhat faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Renault Captur tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 265 Nm. That’s about 235 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Renault Captur is barely lighter – 1,323 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 117 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Renault Captur offers somewhat more boot space – 422 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 72 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Renault Captur offers somewhat more capacity – up to 1,363 L, about 238 L more than the Mercedes A Class.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries marginally more – 485 kg compared to 453 kg. That’s a difference of about 32 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class holds a decisive overall lead 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
Renault Captur

Costs and Consumption

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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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Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is a cheeky little crossover that pairs city-friendly agility with a roomy, well-thought-out cabin and enough style to turn heads at the lights. It’s a sensible choice for buyers who want practical versatility and a dash of personality on their daily drives, without taking itself too seriously.

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Mercedes A Class
Renault Captur

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
21,100 - 28,400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 - 6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
100 - 137 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,323 - 1,441 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
326 - 422 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
4,239 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,797 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,575 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
1,363 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
447 - 453 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
115 - 158 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 12.3 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
160 - 265 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
84 - 116 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 - 1,789 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D, E
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Renault
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