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Mercedes A Class vs Subaru Crosstrek comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 136 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 29,800 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Subaru Crosstrek?

Mercedes A Class vs Subaru Crosstrek: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space
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Subaru Crosstrek

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  • very slightly cheaper
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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.

Subaru Crosstrek is very slightly cheaper – starting at 29,800 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,748 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Subaru Crosstrek with 7.7 L/100km. The difference is about 5.4 L/100km.

Crosstrek

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 considerably more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 136 HP. That’s roughly 285 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 Subaru Crosstrek takes 10.8 s. That’s about 6.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 182 Nm. That’s about 318 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, Mercedes A Class is moderately lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,595 kg. The difference is around 155 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers only slightly more boot space – 350 L compared to 315 L. That’s a difference of about 35 L.

When it comes to payload, the Subaru Crosstrek carries very slightly more – 505 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 20 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class stands well ahead of its rival 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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Subaru Crosstrek

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Mercedes A Class
Subaru Crosstrek

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
29,800 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
174 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
48 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,595 - 1,628 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
315 L
Length
-
Length
4,495 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
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Height
1,600 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,297 - 1,314 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
472 - 505 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
136 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
10.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
198 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
182 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
100 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,995 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Subaru
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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