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Mercedes A Class vs VW Tiguan comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 272 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 33,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or VW Tiguan?

Mercedes A Class vs VW Tiguan: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

  • barely cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • considerably quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

VW Tiguan

4.1 (8 Reviews)
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  • significantly more efficient
  • visibly more electric range
  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

A Class

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 barely cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the VW Tiguan costs 33,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 1,010 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Tiguan uses 1.4 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 0.9 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Tiguan offers visibly more range – reaching 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 offers clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 272 HP. That’s roughly 149 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 VW Tiguan takes 5.9 s. That’s about 2 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class is marginally faster – reaching 225 km/h, while the VW Tiguan tops out at 215 km/h. The difference is around 10 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers a bit more torque with 500 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 100 Nm more.

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, Mercedes A Class is a bit lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,599 kg. The difference is around 159 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Tiguan offers clearly more boot space – 652 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 302 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Tiguan offers visibly more capacity – up to 1,486 L, about 361 L more than the Mercedes A Class.

When it comes to payload, the VW Tiguan carries only slightly more – 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.

from £33,600
Tiguan

VW Tiguan

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

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VW Tiguan

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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Reviews VW Tiguan

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Peter
21 Feb 2026, 14:53:54

My Tiguan 2.0 TSI is flawless after eight years and still looks great. I really can't complain.

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Thomas
21 Nov 2025, 21:33:38

What counts is longevity... and on that front VW doesn't convince.

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Mercedes A Class
VW Tiguan

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
33,600 - 54,600 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.4 - 8.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
118 - 126 km
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
32 - 190 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
35 L
Fuel tank capacity
45 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,599 - 1,879 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
490 - 652 L
Length
4,428 mm
Length
4,539 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,842 - 1,859 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Height
1,658 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Max trunk capacity
1,486 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
460 - 533 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, 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
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
130 - 272 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.9 - 10.6 s
Max Speed
225 km/h
Max Speed
210 - 215 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
220 - 400 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
96 - 200 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, B, G
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
VW
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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