Cupra Born 2021 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | Electric | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 231 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 310 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Cupra Born is more dynamic to drive. Cupra Born engine produces 115 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Cupra Born reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 16.7 kWh/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | 520 km in combined cycle | no data | |
| Cupra Born gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes A class) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Cupra Born) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2018 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.32 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.44 m | |
| Cupra Born is 12 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 1 cm wider, while the height of Cupra Born is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 385 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1267 litres | 370 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | no data | 1`935 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 26 800 | 29 800 | |
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