Mercedes A class 1997 vs Skoda Fabia 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 16.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 42 HP more power than Skoda Fabia, whereas torque is 32 NM more than Skoda Fabia. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Skoda Fabia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 620 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.96 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.45 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 38 cm shorter than the Skoda Fabia, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1016 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 90 litres more trunk space than the Skoda Fabia. The Skoda Fabia may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 684 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Skoda Fabia. | |||
| 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`580 | |
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| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Fabia has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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