Subaru BRZ vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class

The Subaru BRZ starts from $49,190 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 $290.

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 $54,109 and $53,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Mercedes-Benz A-Class by roughly $4,415 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 Subaru BRZ features a 8-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-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 Mercedes-Benz A-Class counters with ambient lighting that the Subaru BRZ does not offer. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Subaru BRZ gets leather upholstery while the Mercedes-Benz A-Class offers synthetic leather.

The Subaru BRZ uses a Petrol producing 174kW and 250Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 6.3 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 Subaru BRZ has the clear power advantage at 174kW vs 100kW. In the real-world sprint, the Subaru BRZ is 3.2s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Subaru BRZ measures 4,265mm long on a 2,575mm wheelbase, 154mm 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 201L in the Subaru BRZ and 370L in the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, giving the Mercedes-Benz A-Class a 169L advantage. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,508/year for the Subaru BRZ and $1,625/year for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. That is a $883 annual difference in favour of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class.

Estimated annual total: $2,508 (Subaru BRZ) vs $1,625 (Mercedes-Benz A-Class). The Mercedes-Benz A-Class saves you roughly $883 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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