Audi A7 vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class

The Audi A7 starts from $141,869 before on-road costs, while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class opens at $48,900. That makes the Mercedes-Benz A-Class the more affordable entry point by $92,969.

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 $156,056 and $53,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz A-Class by roughly $1,850 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 Audi A7 features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, 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 Audi A7 stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate and Bang & Olufsen audio 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 Audi A7 gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 4-zone in the Audi A7 and 2-zone in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

The Audi A7 uses a Petrol MHEV producing 250kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.7 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.

The Audi A7 has the clear power advantage at 250kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Audi A7 is 3.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Audi A7 measures 4,969mm long on a 2,926mm wheelbase, 550mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Class at 4,419mm (2,729mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Audi A7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 535L in the Audi A7 and 370L in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, giving the Audi A7 a 165L advantage.

For towing, the Audi A7 leads with a 2,500kg braked capacity vs 1,800kg. That 700kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,995/year for the Audi A7 and $1,625/year for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. That is a $370 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Audi A7) vs $1,625 (Mercedes-Benz A-Class). The Mercedes-Benz A-Class saves you roughly $370 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Audi A7) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Mercedes-Benz A-Class). Both match on warranty length.