Citroen C3 2002 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen Berlingo | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
| Citroen C3 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C3 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Citroen C3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Citroen C3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`470 | 1`740 | |
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| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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