Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 15 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 132 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Swift consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 110 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 2110 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 2390 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 1890 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Swift might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| 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: | 3.85 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.59 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller. Suzuki Swift is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 204 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 231 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Suzuki Swift, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3800 | |
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