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Mercedes A Class vs Suzuki Jimny comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 102 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 25,300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Suzuki Jimny?

Mercedes A Class vs Suzuki Jimny: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • significantly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Suzuki Jimny

  • markedly cheaper
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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.

Suzuki Jimny is markedly cheaper – starting at 25,300 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 7,291 £.

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

Jimny

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 significantly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 102 HP. That’s roughly 319 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 Suzuki Jimny takes 12.8 s. That’s about 8.9 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers considerably more torque with 500 Nm compared to 130 Nm. That’s about 370 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes A Class offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Suzuki Jimny is markedly lighter – 1,165 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 275 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries substantially more – 485 kg compared to 270 kg. That’s a difference of about 215 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is decisively ahead 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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Suzuki Jimny

Brimming with raucous charm and unabashed off-road spirit, the Suzuki Jimny makes light work of rough tracks while remaining surprisingly at home in city streets. It's a cheeky, no-nonsense companion for buyers who prefer character over conformity — think go-anywhere attitude in a pocket-sized package.

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Mercedes A Class
Suzuki Jimny

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
25,300 - 27,700 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
173 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Off-Roader
Seats
5
Seats
2
Doors
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Doors
3
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,165 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
3,645 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,645 mm
Height
-
Height
1,705 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
863 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
270 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
102 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
12.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
145 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
130 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
75 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,462 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,021 - 2,024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Suzuki
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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