Honda Jazz 2018 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Honda Jazz is more dynamic to drive. Honda Jazz engine produces 28 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 25 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Honda Jazz consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Jazz could require 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1110 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 110 mm (4.3 inches) | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Honda Jazz can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Honda Jazz version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.05 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.43 m | |
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Honda Jazz is smaller, but higher. Honda Jazz is 25 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Jazz is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 354 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1314 litres | 1157 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Honda Jazz has 13 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The Mercedes A class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Jazz (by 157 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Jazz is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`605 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Jazz has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 200 | 14 000 | |
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