Mercedes A class 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 54 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Peugeot 308. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 6.3 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 375 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 308 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 | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1201 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 7 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. 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 Peugeot 308 (by 44 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 4200 | |
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