Mercedes A class 2012 vs Renault Captur 2012
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| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes A class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Renault Captur can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.1 | 0.9 - 1.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 211 HP | 90 - 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 350 NM | 135 - 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 13.8 seconds | 10.9 - 13.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 6.6 | 3.7 - 5.4 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Renault Captur. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Captur. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.12 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.57 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger, but lower. Mercedes A class is 17 cm longer than the Renault Captur, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 377 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1235 litres | |
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Renault Captur has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 36 litres less trunk space than the Renault Captur. This could mean that the Mercedes A class 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 Renault Captur (by 78 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`974 | ~ 1`732 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests. The Mercedes A class scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 8200 | |
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