Mercedes A class 2001 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 20 HP more power than Audi A2, but torque is 15 NM less than Audi A2. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.55 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 22 cm shorter than the Audi A2, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 1085 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A2. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`545 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A2 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes A class, so Audi A2 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2600 | |
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