Citroen C3 2007 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Citroen C3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen C3 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.59 m | |
| Citroen C3 is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Citroen C3 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 305 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Citroen C3 has 130 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Citroen C3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 220 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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