Honda Jazz 2011 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Honda Jazz is more dynamic to drive. Honda Jazz engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 13 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Honda Jazz is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Jazz consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Honda Jazz over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Jazz consumes 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 24 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | 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. Honda Jazz 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: | 3.90 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.59 m | |
| Honda Jazz is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Honda Jazz is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 337 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Jazz has 98 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Honda Jazz 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 487 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Jazz is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Honda Jazz can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`535 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 115 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3600 | |
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