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Mercedes A Class vs Toyota Prius comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 223 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 39,400 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or Toyota Prius?

Mercedes A Class vs Toyota Prius: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • considerably more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter
  • slightly more trunk space
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Toyota Prius

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  • clearly more efficient
  • very slightly more electric range
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

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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.

Mercedes A Class is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Toyota Prius costs 39,400 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6,852 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Prius uses 0.5 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.8 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Toyota Prius offers very slightly more range – reaching up to 86 km, about 1 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

Prius

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class offers considerably more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 223 HP. That’s roughly 198 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 Toyota Prius takes 6.8 s. That’s about 2.9 s quicker.

A Class

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 terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is a bit lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,620 kg. The difference is around 180 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mercedes A Class offers slightly more boot space – 350 L compared to 284 L. That’s a difference of about 66 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes A Class carries clearly more – 485 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 110 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Prius 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 £39,400
Prius

Toyota Prius

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 223 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 72 - 86 km
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Toyota Prius

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
39,400 - 45,800 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.5 - 0.7 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
72 - 86 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
12 - 17 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,620 - 1,630 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
284 L
Length
-
Length
4,599 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,782 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
365 - 375 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin 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
223 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.8 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
177 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
-
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
164 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2023
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B
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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