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Mercedes A Class vs Skoda Fabia comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 177 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 17,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Skoda Fabia?

Mercedes A Class vs Skoda Fabia: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
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Skoda Fabia

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  • significantly cheaper
  • visibly lighter
  • marginally more trunk space
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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.

Skoda Fabia is significantly cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 15,263 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Skoda Fabia with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.6 L/100km.

Fabia

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 substantially more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 177 HP. That’s roughly 244 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Skoda Fabia takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers substantially more torque with 500 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 250 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Skoda Fabia is visibly lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 297 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Fabia offers marginally more boot space – 380 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 30 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries only slightly more – 485 kg compared to 437 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 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 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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Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
17,300 - 30,500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.6 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
112 - 126 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,278 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
380 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,780 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
402 - 437 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
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
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
80 - 177 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 15.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
93 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
59 - 130 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,498 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Skoda
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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