Fiat Punto 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Punto engine produces 39 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Fiat Punto reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Punto consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Punto consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 47 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1040 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1020 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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): | 1`475 | 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 | 2200 | |
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