Hyundai Elantra N
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Hyundai Elantra N
Car A
Hyundai Elantra N
The Hyundai Elantra N pairs serious pace with everyday usability at a price that reads as good value in its segment. It suits city driving and small-family duty, with reliability and safety ranking well in its signals.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety280 hp
Mercedes-Benz A 180
Car B
Mercedes-Benz A 180
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 leans on efficiency and safety for daily use, offering five-seat practicality and composed performance with good value in its segment.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safety5.5 L/100km
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 60 / 57
City 49 / 54
Budget / value 64 / 65
Road trip 48 / 47
Performance 32 / 29
Cargo 22 / 19
Practical 42 / 42
Premium 27 / 44
Winter 26 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Hyundai Elantra N · Orange = Mercedes-Benz A 180

Specs side-by-side

Spec Hyundai Elantra N Mercedes-Benz A 180
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Hyundai Elantra N

  • Strong acceleration: 280 hp, 392 Nm, 0–100 km/h in 5.3 s
  • Good value in its segment for the performance on offer
  • Usable family compact: 5 seats and a 402 L trunk
  • Signals point to strong reliability and safety

Mercedes-Benz A 180

  • Efficient for its class at 5.5 L/100 km, keeping fuel costs in check
  • Strong safety standing among compact cars
  • Smooth daily drivability: 0-100 km/h in 8.2 s and 300 Nm aid easy merging
  • Five seats and a usable 350 L trunk suit small-family and city use

Verdict

Pick Hyundai Elantra N if…
Lower entry price
Hyundai Elantra N starts lower, making it the stronger value pick if budget is a priority.
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 180 if…
Performance & capability
Mercedes-Benz A 180 is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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