Citroen C1 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 93 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C1 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C1 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C1 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C1 consumes 1.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Citroen C1 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 255 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C1 consumes 2.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 370'000 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: | 20 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Yaris, Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107, Peugeot 108 | 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. Citroen C1 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: | 3.44 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.59 m | |
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Citroen C1 is smaller. Citroen C1 is 41 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C1 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 139 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
751 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Citroen C1 has 296 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 619 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C1 is 1.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Citroen C1 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`190 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C1 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2400 | |
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