Mercedes A-Class vs Suzuki Vitara – Performance, range & efficiency compared

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

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.

Suzuki Vitara has a distinctly advantage in terms of price – it starts at 23600 £, while the Mercedes A-Class costs 32300 £. That’s a price difference of around 8691 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore strongly more efficient than the Suzuki Vitara with 5 L. The difference is about 2.70 L per 100 km.

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 has a decisively edge – offering 320 HP compared to 129 HP. That’s roughly 191 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is strongly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the Suzuki Vitara takes 9.50 s. That’s about 4.80 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs visibly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the Suzuki Vitara tops out at 190 km/h. The difference is around 60 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A-Class pulls decisively stronger with 450 Nm compared to 235 Nm. That’s about 215 Nm difference.

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

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, the Suzuki Vitara is a touch lighter – 1255 kg compared to 1440 kg. The difference is around 185 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Suzuki Vitara offers minimal more room – 375 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 25 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Mercedes A-Class performs slight better – up to 1190 L, which is about 70 L more than the Suzuki Vitara.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes A-Class slightly takes the win – 485 kg compared to 395 kg. That’s a difference of about 90 kg.

Our conclusion: The Mercedes A-Class proves to be dominates this comparison and thus becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Overall, Mercedes A-Class is the better all-rounder in this comparison.