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Mercedes A Class vs ZEEKR X comparison

Compare performance (421 HP vs 496 HP), boot space and price (32,600 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mercedes A Class or ZEEKR X?

Mercedes A Class vs ZEEKR X: Key differences

Mercedes A Class

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  • clearly lighter
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ZEEKR X

  • marginally cheaper
  • moderately more power
  • clearly more electric range
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
  • moderately 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:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

ZEEKR X is marginally cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Mercedes A Class costs 32,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 6 £.

As for electric range, the ZEEKR X offers clearly more range – reaching up to 415 km, about 330 km more than the Mercedes A Class.

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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 ZEEKR X offers moderately more power – delivering 496 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 75 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the ZEEKR X is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 3.7 s, while the Mercedes A Class takes 3.9 s. That’s about 0.2 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the ZEEKR X delivers somewhat more torque with 573 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 73 Nm more.

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 clearly lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 1,855 kg. The difference is around 415 kg.

Looking at boot space, the ZEEKR X offers moderately more boot space – 404 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 54 L.

When it comes to payload, the ZEEKR X carries moderately more – 555 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 70 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The ZEEKR X stands well ahead of its rival 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 £32,600
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ZEEKR X

  • Engine Type : Electric
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 272 - 496 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 17.4 - 18.1 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 330 - 415 km
Mercedes A Class
ZEEKR X

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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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ZEEKR X

The Zeekr X feels like a pocket rocket for city life, delivering brisk performance and nimble handling wrapped in a surprisingly premium little package. Inside it offers smart tech and refined materials that make daily driving feel more like a small luxury escape, all while keeping a tasteful, understated presence.

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Mercedes A Class
ZEEKR X

Costs and Consumption

Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Price
32,600 - 41,100 £
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
17.4 - 18.1 kWh/100km
Electric Range
85 km
Electric Range
330 - 415 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
53 - 205 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Curb weight
1,855 - 1,960 kg
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Trunk capacity
404 L
Length
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Length
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Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Width
1,836 mm
Height
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Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
450 - 485 kg
Payload
460 - 555 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Power HP
272 - 496 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.7 - 5.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Torque
343 - 573 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
-
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Power kW
200 - 365 kW
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3
Engine capacity
-

General

Model Year
2025
Model Year
2026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Brand
ZEEKR
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