Ford KA 1997 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Ford KA) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 105 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.4 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Ford KA engine produces 35 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 75 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Ford KA reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford KA consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford KA could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford KA consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fiesta | 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. Ford KA 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: | 3.62 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.37 m | 1.59 m | |
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Ford KA is smaller. Ford KA is 16 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Ford KA is 22 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 186 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
724 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford KA is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Ford KA can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`265 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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