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Mercedes A Class vs VW Transporter Bus comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 286 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 41,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or VW Transporter Bus?

Mercedes A Class vs VW Transporter Bus: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • noticeably cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • clearly lighter
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VW Transporter Bus

  • considerably more efficient
  • clearly more electric range
  • significantly more trunk space
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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.

Mercedes A Class is noticeably cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the VW Transporter Bus costs 41,500 £ . That’s a price difference of around 8,910 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Transporter Bus uses 0.8 L/100km and is considerably more efficient than the Mercedes A Class with 2.3 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

As for electric range, the VW Transporter Bus offers clearly more range – reaching up to 324 km, about 239 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

Transporter Bus

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 clearly more power – delivering 421 HP compared to 286 HP. That’s roughly 135 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 VW Transporter Bus takes 7.4 s. That’s about 3.5 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class delivers somewhat more torque with 500 Nm compared to 415 Nm. That’s about 85 Nm more.

A Class

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Seats: VW Transporter Bus offers more seats – 8 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is clearly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,998 kg. The difference is around 558 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Transporter Bus offers significantly more boot space – 763 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 413 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Transporter Bus carries clearly more – 1,143 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 658 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Transporter Bus holds a decisive overall lead 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 £41,500
Transporter Bus

VW Transporter Bus

  • Engine Type : Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 110 - 286 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 87 - 324 km
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VW Transporter Bus

Costs and Consumption
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
41,500 - 85,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.8 - 9.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
22.4 - 24.9 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
87 - 324 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
11.8 - 63.8 kWh
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
0 - 229 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
45 - 60 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
4 - 8
Doors
-
Doors
4 - 5
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,998 - 2,620 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
0 - 763 L
Length
-
Length
4,973 - 5,450 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,941 - 2,032 mm
Height
-
Height
1,907 - 1,997 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
3,672 - 4,005 L
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
330 - 1,143 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol, Plugin Hybrid, Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
110 - 286 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 16.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
112 - 200 km/h
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
310 - 415 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
81 - 210 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 2,488 cm3

General
Model Year
2025
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
G, F, B, A
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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