Mercedes A class 2012 vs Renault Captur 2012
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 2 HP more power than Renault Captur, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Renault Captur. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 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 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Dokker | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Captur might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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: | 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 | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Renault Captur, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`920 | 1`726 | |
| 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: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Captur has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 8200 | |
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