Fiat Punto 2006 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 60 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 102 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.3 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Punto engine produces 35 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Fiat Panda | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Fiat Punto might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.59 m | |
| Fiat Punto and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 264 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. Fiat Punto has 171 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. 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): | no data | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
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