Citroen C2 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 68 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C2 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.1 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C2 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Citroen C2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C2 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 330'000 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 Citroen C2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 1007 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.67 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.59 m | |
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Citroen C2 is smaller. Citroen C2 is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C2 is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 166 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
879 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C2 is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Citroen C2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`390 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C2 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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