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Mercedes A-Class vs Rolls-Royce Phantom - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (320 HP vs 571 HP), boot space and price (32300 £ vs 372900 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A-Class or Rolls-Royce Phantom?

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Rolls-Royce Phantom

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mercedes A-Class has a significantly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32300 £, while the Rolls-Royce Phantom costs 372900 £. That’s a price difference of around 340595 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore convincingly more efficient than the Rolls-Royce Phantom with 15 L. The difference is about 12.70 L per 100 km.

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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 Rolls-Royce Phantom has a decisively edge – offering 571 HP compared to 320 HP. That’s roughly 251 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Rolls-Royce Phantom takes 5.30 s. That’s about 0.60 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the performs better – reaching , while the tops out at . The difference is around .

There’s also a difference in torque: Rolls-Royce Phantom pulls significantly stronger with 900 Nm compared to 450 Nm. That’s about 450 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: offers more seating capacity – vs .

In curb weight, Mercedes A-Class is significantly lighter – 1440 kg compared to 2560 kg. The difference is around 1120 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Rolls-Royce Phantom offers noticeable more room – 548 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 198 L.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes A-Class slight takes the win – 485 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes A-Class shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £32,300
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Mercedes A-Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.3 L
  • 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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Rolls-Royce Phantom

The Phantom stands as the epitome of luxury and craftsmanship, effortlessly merging opulence with unparalleled performance. With its iconic design and attention to detail, this flagship sedan commands respect on the road while cocooning its passengers in sumptuous comfort. Every journey in the Phantom is an experience, where timeless elegance meets cutting-edge technology.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32300 - 55600 £
Price
372900 - 447400 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
15 - 15.2 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 188 g/km
co2
341 - 344 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
100 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1440 - 1695 kg
Curb weight
2560 - 2610 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 548 L
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Length
5762 - 5982 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
2018 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Height
1646 - 1656 mm
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
475 - 485 kg
Payload
390 - 440 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
571 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.3 - 5.4 s
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
250 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
900 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
12
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
420 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
6749 cm3

General
Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2020
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Rolls-Royce

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Is the Mercedes A-Class offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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