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Mercedes A Class vs VW Tiguan - Differences and prices compared

Compare performance (320 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (32300 £ vs 33300 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or VW Tiguan?

Mercedes A Class

VW Tiguan

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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.

Mercedes A Class has a barely noticeable advantage in terms of price – it starts at 32300 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1038 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: VW Tiguan manages with 1.40 L and is therefore significantly more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.30 L. The difference is about 0.90 L per 100 km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan performs clearly perceptible better – achieving up to 126 km, about 41 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

Tiguan

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 a bit edge – offering 320 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 48 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is evident quicker – completing the sprint in 4.70 s, while the VW Tiguan takes 5.90 s. That’s about 1.20 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Mercedes A Class performs minimal better – reaching 250 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 242 km/h. The difference is around 8 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Mercedes A Class pulls to a small extent stronger with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm difference.

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 curb weight, Mercedes A Class is a bit lighter – 1440 kg compared to 1599 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

In terms of boot space, the VW Tiguan offers significantly more room – 652 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 302 L.

In maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan performs noticeable better – up to 1650 L, which is about 460 L more than the Mercedes A Class.

When it comes to payload, VW Tiguan hardly perceptible takes the win – 533 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 48 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Tiguan is clearly superior overall 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.

Mercedes A Class
VW Tiguan

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from about £33,300
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 130 - 272 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.4 - 8.4 L
  • Electric Range : 118 - 126 km

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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VW Tiguan

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The VW Tiguan blends sensible family practicality with a dash of German polish, delivering a calm, reassuring ride and a cabin that never feels like an afterthought. For buyers who want an SUV that’s easy to live with yet still nicely dressed, the Tiguan is the grown‑up choice that keeps a cheeky wink in reserve.

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Mercedes A Class
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption

Price
32300 - 55600 £
Price
33300 - 51900 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 8.3 L
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
12.90 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.70 kWh
co2
53 - 188 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 58 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
1599 - 1890 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4428 - 4447 mm
Length
4539 mm
Width
1796 mm
Width
1842 - 1859 mm
Height
1407 - 1423 mm
Height
1656 - 1658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1125 - 1190 L
Max trunk capacity
1486 - 1650 L
Payload
475 - 485 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive, Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.7 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
202 - 250 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 242 km/h
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1332 - 1991 cm3
Engine capacity
1498 - 1984 cm3

General

Model Year
2024 - 2025
Model Year
2024 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, D, E, F, B
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
Is the Mercedes A Class offered with different drivetrains?

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

The prices shown are estimates based on German list prices, adjusted for local VAT. Local registration taxes (e.g. NoVA, BPM or CO2 malus) are not included. This information is not legally binding.