Alfa Romeo Junior vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class

The Alfa Romeo Junior starts from $45,900 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class opens at $48,900. That makes the Alfa Romeo Junior the more affordable entry point by $3,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $50,490 and $53,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Alfa Romeo Junior by roughly $2,280 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Alfa Romeo Junior features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Alfa Romeo Junior stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and power tailgate that you will not find on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Alfa Romeo Junior gets cloth upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 1-zone in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

The Alfa Romeo Junior uses a Petrol MHEV producing 100kW and 230Nm of torque, sent through a dct to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.9 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz A-Class responds with a Petrol making 100kW and 200Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.5 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Alfa Romeo Junior is 0.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Alfa Romeo Junior measures 4,170mm long on a 2,557mm wheelbase, 249mm shorter than the Mercedes-Benz A-Class at 4,419mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 415L in the Alfa Romeo Junior and 370L in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, giving the Alfa Romeo Junior a 45L advantage.

For towing, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class leads with a 1,800kg braked capacity vs 500kg. That 1,300kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,169/year for the Alfa Romeo Junior and $1,625/year for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Alfa Romeo Junior.

Estimated annual total: $1,169 (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs $1,625 (Mercedes-Benz A-Class). The Alfa Romeo Junior saves you roughly $456 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 150,000km (Alfa Romeo Junior) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz A-Class). Both match on warranty length.