Mercedes A class 2008 vs Honda Jazz 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 16 HP more power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Honda Jazz. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Honda Jazz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Jazz might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.53 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Jazz, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 883 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 98 litres more trunk space than the Honda Jazz. The Honda Jazz 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 487 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.9 metres more than that of the Honda Jazz, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`610 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 6200 | |
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