Fiat Punto 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 196 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Punto engine produces 29 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.2 | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Fiat Punto consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Fiat Punto over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 3.86 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.59 m | |
| Fiat Punto is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Fiat Punto is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 297 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1080 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Fiat Punto has 138 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Fiat Punto 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 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Punto is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Fiat Punto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2000 | |
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