Mercedes A class 2001 vs Mercedes A class 2004

 
Mercedes A class
2001 - 2004
Mercedes A class
2004 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.5 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 82 HP95 HP
Torque: 130 NM140 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.2 seconds12.6 seconds
Mercedes A class 2004 is a more dynamic driving.
Mercedes A class 2001 engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes A class 2004, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes A class 2004. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.16.2
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km7.6 l/100km
The Mercedes A class 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes A class 2001 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2004, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class 2001 could require 135 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 54 litres54 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 760 km in combined cycle870 km in combined cycle
960 km on highway1000 km on highway
710 km with real consumption710 km with real consumption
Mercedes A class 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 320'000 km370'000 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 2004 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 8 years8 years
Engine spread: Used only for this carUsed 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. Mercedes A class 2004 might be a better choice in this respect.

Dimensions

Length: 3.78 m3.84 m
Width: 1.72 m1.76 m
Height: 1.59 m1.59 m
Mercedes A class 2001 is smaller.
Mercedes A class 2001 is 6 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class 2004, 4 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: no data435 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1995 litres
Turning diameter: 11 meters11 meters
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`690
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 12002400
Pros and Cons: Mercedes A klase has
  • lower price
Mercedes A klase has
  • more power
  • lower fuel consumption
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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