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Morgan Plus Four vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (258 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (65,900 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Morgan Plus Four or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Morgan Plus Four vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Morgan Plus Four

  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • significantly cheaper
  • somewhat more power
  • significantly more efficient
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Plus Four

Costs and Efficiency:

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

Mercedes A Class Saloon is significantly cheaper – starting at 32,700 £ , while the Morgan Plus Four costs 65,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 33,193 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Morgan Plus Four with 7 L/100km. The difference is about 6.3 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers somewhat more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 258 HP. That’s roughly 62 HP more horsepower.

Both models accelerate almost equally fast – 4.8 s from 0 to 100 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers slightly more torque with 450 Nm compared to 400 Nm. That’s about 50 Nm more.

Space and Everyday Use:

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

Seats: Mercedes A Class Saloon offers more seats – 5 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Morgan Plus Four is substantially lighter – 1,009 kg compared to 1,450 kg. The difference is around 441 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon 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 £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • 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 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range 88 km
Morgan Plus Four
Mercedes A Class Saloon

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Dimensions and Body

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Morgan Plus Four

The Morgan Plus Four is a charming, hand-built roadster that marries classic coachbuilt style with surprisingly sure-footed modern manners, ideal for buyers who want personality over anonymity. Its open-top theatrics and tactile controls turn every country lane into a small celebration, and while it isn’t for fans of bland practicality, it rewards enthusiasts with pure, unfiltered driving delight.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Morgan Plus Four
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
65,900 - 68,600 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
7 - 7.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
159 - 165 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Roadster
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
2
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,009 - 1,013 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
-
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
-
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,650 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
-
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
258 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 5.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
350 - 400 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
190 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2020
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Morgan
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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