Citroen C3 2002 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 92 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
|
Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Citroen C3 engine produces 48 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Citroen C3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.7 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
|
The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen C3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Citroen C3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen C3 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | 1995 litres | |
|
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 845 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Citroen C3 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Citroen C3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`539 | 1`780 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 2200 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Citroen C3 has
|
Mercedes A klase has
| |