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Mercedes A Class vs Skoda Karoq comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 190 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 29,100 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Skoda Karoq?

Mercedes A Class vs Skoda Karoq: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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

Skoda Karoq

4.6 (2 Reviews)
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  • slightly cheaper
  • very slightly lighter
  • markedly more trunk space

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

A Class

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.

Skoda Karoq is slightly cheaper – starting at 29,100 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,486 £.

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

Karoq

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 Mercedes A Class offers considerably more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 190 HP. That’s roughly 231 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 Skoda Karoq takes 7 s. That’s about 3.1 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class is very slightly faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Skoda Karoq tops out at 210 km/h. The difference is around 15 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers visibly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 360 Nm. That’s about 140 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 Karoq is very slightly lighter – 1,380 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 60 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Skoda Karoq offers markedly more boot space – 521 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 171 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Skoda Karoq offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,630 L, about 505 L more than the Mercedes A Class.

When it comes to payload, the Skoda Karoq carries moderately more – 549 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is clearly superior 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 : 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
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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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Skoda Karoq

The Skoda Karoq is a smart, unfussy compact SUV that blends roomy practicality with a pleasantly composed driving character. It won’t turn heads at a car meet, but it will make daily life easier with clever storage, sensible ergonomics and a reassuringly grown-up ride.

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Mercedes A Class
Skoda Karoq

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
29,100 - 41,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 7.6 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
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
128 - 173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 - 55 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
1,380 - 1,655 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
521 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
4,390 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,841 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,624 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
1,630 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
456 - 549 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol, Diesel
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, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
115 - 190 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7 - 11.2 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
192 - 210 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
200 - 360 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
85 - 140 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F
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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