Mercedes A class 2001 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class 2001 engine produces 13 HP more power than Mercedes A class 2004, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class 2001 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class 2001 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2004. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 400'000 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: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.59 m | |
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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 data | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1995 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
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