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Mercedes A-Class vs VW T-Cross - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (320 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (32300 £ vs 21100 £) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A-Class or VW T-Cross?

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

VW T-Cross has a decisively advantage in terms of price – it starts at 21100 £, while the Mercedes A-Class costs 32300 £. That’s a price difference of around 11185 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Mercedes A-Class manages with 2.30 L and is therefore decisively more efficient than the VW T-Cross with 5.40 L. The difference is about 3.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A-Class has a decisively edge – offering 320 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 170 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A-Class is decisively quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the VW T-Cross takes 8.40 s. That’s about 3.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A-Class performs slightly better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW T-Cross tops out at 200 km/h. The difference is around 50 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A-Class pulls significantly stronger with 450 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 200 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

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

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In curb weight, VW T-Cross is somewhat lighter – 1267 kg compared to 1440 kg. The difference is around 173 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW T-Cross offers evident more room – 455 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 105 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW T-Cross performs barely noticeable better – up to 1281 L, which is about 91 L more than the Mercedes A-Class.

When it comes to payload, Mercedes A-Class slight takes the win – 485 kg compared to 480 kg. That’s a difference of about 5 kg.

Who comes out on top?

Overall, the Mercedes A-Class shows itself to be outperforms in nearly all aspects and secures the title of DriveDuel Champion.
It convinces with the more balanced overall package and proves to be the more versatile choice for everyday use.

from about £32,300
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Mercedes A-Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 8.3 L
  • 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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The VW T-Cross turns everyday practicality into a style statement, offering a roomy-feeling cabin, clever storage and playful design that suits town life and family duties alike. On the road it's composed and relaxed, rewarding buyers who want the raised seating and confident presence of an SUV without the weighty compromises.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
32300 - 55600 £
Price
21100 - 31500 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
5.4 - 6 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
53 - 188 g/km
co2
124 - 136 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1440 - 1695 kg
Curb weight
1267 - 1338 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
455 L
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Length
4127 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1784 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Height
1573 mm
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Max trunk capacity
1281 L
Payload
475 - 485 kg
Payload
463 - 480 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
95 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.4 - 11.3 s
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
180 - 200 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
175 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
70 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
999 - 1498 cm3

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

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Is the Mercedes A-Class offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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