Mercedes A class 1997 vs Audi A2 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 8 HP less power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Audi A2. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.8 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 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 300'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.55 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 25 cm shorter than the Audi A2, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1085 litres | |
| Mercedes A class has 40 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 615 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| 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`500 | 1`510 | |
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| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2400 | |
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