Ford Mondeo ST vs Mercedes-Benz A 250

Ford Mondeo ST

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Mercedes-Benz A 250

Sedan · Gasoline · FWD

Car A

Ford Mondeo ST

The Ford Mondeo ST blends punchy petrol performance with five-seat, 525-liter practicality for growing families and road trips. It offers good value in its segment with brisk acceleration and efficient-for-class consumption.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety

Car B

Mercedes-Benz A 250

The Mercedes-Benz A 250 blends quick acceleration with efficient running in a compact, five-seat package. It’s a good value in its segment for city use and small-family duties.

5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety6.5 L/100km225 hp

Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 63 / 58

City 37 / 52

Budget / value 60 / 63

Road trip 62 / 48

Performance 31 / 31

Cargo 29 / 20

Practical 43 / 42

Premium 32 / 46

Winter 30 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Mondeo ST · Orange = Mercedes-Benz A 250

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Mondeo ST Mercedes-Benz A 250

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Pros & cons

Ford Mondeo ST

Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s for confident passing
Large 525 L trunk supports family travel
Strong safety standing in its class per rankings
Good value in its segment at this price point
Not ideal for cargo-heavy use despite the generous trunk
FWD layout may disappoint if you face frequent winter driving
Petrol at 8 L/100 km won’t satisfy the most efficiency-focused buyers
Seats five only; not suited to those needing more capacity

Mercedes-Benz A 250

Brisk 0–100 km/h in 6.0 s makes it lively in daily driving
Efficient for its class at 6.5 L/100 km combined
Practical five-seat layout and 370 L trunk cover everyday needs
Good value in its segment relative to the 35,000 price
FWD may be less ideal than AWD for severe winter conditions
370 L cargo space can feel tight for cargo-heavy use
Petrol powertrain offers no electric-only driving or charging
Price near 35,000 won’t suit buyers chasing the lowest upfront cost

Verdict

Pick Ford Mondeo ST if…

Efficiency & everyday ease

Ford Mondeo ST is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.

Pick Mercedes-Benz A 250 if…

More power

Mercedes-Benz A 250 puts out 225 hp vs 200 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

Usage fit

Specs side-by-side

Pros & cons

Ford Mondeo ST

Mercedes-Benz A 250

Verdict

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