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Mercedes A Class vs SsangYong Tivoli comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 163 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 21,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or SsangYong Tivoli?

Mercedes A Class vs SsangYong Tivoli: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • considerably more power
  • considerably more efficient

SsangYong Tivoli

  • considerably cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • clearly more trunk space

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.

SsangYong Tivoli is considerably cheaper – starting at 21,400 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 11,148 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the SsangYong Tivoli with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 4.7 L/100km.

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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 considerably more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 163 HP. That’s roughly 258 HP more horsepower.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class is slightly faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the SsangYong Tivoli tops out at 181 km/h. The difference is around 44 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 280 Nm. That’s about 220 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, SsangYong Tivoli is barely lighter – 1,375 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 65 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SsangYong Tivoli offers clearly more boot space – 720 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 370 L.

For maximum load capacity, the SsangYong Tivoli offers markedly more capacity – up to 1,440 L, about 315 L more than the Mercedes A Class.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 455 kg. That’s a difference of about 30 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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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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SsangYong Tivoli

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
21,400 - 30,300 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7 - 8.3 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
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
161 - 191 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
50 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
1,375 - 1,492 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
395 - 720 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
4,225 - 4,480 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,810 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,613 - 1,646 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
1,115 - 1,440 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
425 - 455 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
163 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
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Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
175 - 181 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
260 - 280 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
120 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,497 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
SsangYong
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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