Mercedes A class 2018 vs Skoda Scala 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
|
Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 40 HP more power than Skoda Scala, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Skoda Scala. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Superb, Audi Q3, Audi A1 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Skoda Scala might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 8 cm longer than the Skoda Scala, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 467 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`718 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 24 000 | 17 600 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes A klase has
|
Skoda Scala has
| |