Chevrolet Impala vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2020)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$205
- Impala: 117 hp more, 10.2 cu ft more cargo.
- A-Class: 6 mpg better, longer warranty.
- Impala wins 7 of 11 measures.
- Price: about the same.
| Measure | Impala | A-Class | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,590 | $33,795 | About the same |
| Horsepower | 305 hp | 188 hp | Impala |
| Torque | 264 lb-ft | 221 lb-ft | Impala |
| MPG combined | 22 mpg | 28 mpg | A-Class |
| Cargo, max | 18.8 cu ft | 8.6 cu ft | Impala |
| Cargo, seats up | 18.8 cu ft | 8.6 cu ft | Impala |
| Rear legroom | 39.8 in | 33.9 in | Impala |
| Front legroom | 45.8 in | 41.8 in | Impala |
| Length | 201.3 in | 179.1 in | Not scored |
| Width | 72.8 in | 70.7 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,799 lb | 3,285 lb | Not scored |
| Towing | 1,000 lb | N/A | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | N/A | 4.3 in | N/A |
| 0-60 mph | 5.8 s estimate | 7.1 s tested | Impala |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 4 yr / 50,000 mi | A-Class |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Impala LT FWD $31,620 | A-Class A 220 FWD $32,800 | $1,180 |
| A-Class A 220 FWD $32,800 | Impala LT FWD $31,620 | $1,180 |
Cost to run
A-Class costs $2,039 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Impala | A-Class |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $33,590 | $33,795 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,745 | $1,371 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $10,473 | $8,229 |
| Total, 6 years | $44,063 | $42,024 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Impala wins.
No single weight change flips the winner.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | About the same | |
| MPG | A-Class | 21% |
| Power | Impala | 38% |
| Space | Impala | 54% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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