Mercedes A class 2004 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 95 HP | 80 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 124 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 13.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 15 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used also on Ford Focus | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 3.84 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 945 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 151 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The Ford Fiesta 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 425 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`740 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
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