Car A
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.
Mercedes-Benz A 250
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
vs
Hyundai Elantra N
Sedan · Gasoline · FWD
Car B
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.
Why compared
same body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price
Usage fit
Family
58
/
60
City
52
/
49
Budget / value
63
/
64
Road trip
48
/
48
Performance
31
/
32
Cargo
20
/
22
Practical
42
/
42
Premium
46
/
27
Winter
26
/
26
Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 250 · Orange = Hyundai Elantra N
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Mercedes-Benz A 250
Hyundai Elantra N
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.
Pros & cons
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
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
- Front-wheel drive may not satisfy buyers wanting AWD or RWD feel
- 402 L trunk isn’t ideal for cargo-heavy use
- 8.4 combined consumption is higher than non-performance compacts
- Winter driving is a weaker fit per the signals
Verdict
Pick Mercedes-Benz A 250 if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz A 250 uses 6.5 L/100km vs 8.4 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Hyundai Elantra N if…
More power
Hyundai Elantra N puts out 280 hp vs 225 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.