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Mercedes A Class vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Toyota Corolla?

Mercedes A Class vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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

Toyota Corolla

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  • a bit cheaper
  • barely lighter
  • only slightly more trunk space

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.

Toyota Corolla is a bit cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 3,991 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Toyota Corolla with 4.4 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 L/100km.

Corolla

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 substantially more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 243 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is considerably quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Toyota Corolla takes 7.5 s. That’s about 3.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class is slightly faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the Toyota Corolla tops out at 180 km/h. The difference is around 45 km/h.

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, Toyota Corolla is barely lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,440 kg. The difference is around 20 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla offers only slightly more boot space – 361 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 11 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Mercedes A Class offers only slightly more capacity – up to 1,125 L, about 73 L more than the Toyota Corolla.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries very slightly more – 485 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 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 : 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
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
Toyota
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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