Audi A2 2000 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A2 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 15 NM more than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A2 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Audi A2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A2 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.59 m | |
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Audi A2 is smaller. Audi A2 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Audi A2 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1085 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Audi A2 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 910 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A2 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Audi A2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A2 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2600 | 2400 | |
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