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 | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Audi A2 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Audi A2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A2 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A2 consumes 0.9 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 | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 1370 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 285 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`830 | |
| 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 | 2200 | |
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