Fiat Croma 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2005
Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 200 HP | 82 HP | |
Torque: | 400 NM | 180 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
Fiat Croma is more dynamic to drive. Fiat Croma engine produces 118 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 220 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Fiat Croma reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.4 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Croma consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Croma could require 390 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Croma consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 54 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
1030 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
740 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 400'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
Engine production duration: | 5 years | 8 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Alfa Romeo 159, Alfa Romeo Brera, Alfa Romeo Spider | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.76 m | 3.84 m | |
Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
Height: | 1.60 m | 1.59 m | |
Fiat Croma is larger. Fiat Croma is 92 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Croma is 1 cm higher. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 435 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Fiat Croma has more luggage capacity. Fiat Croma has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Fiat Croma is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | no data | |
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Quality: | no data | above average | |
Average price (€): | 2400 | 2400 | |
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