Honda Jazz 2011 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Honda Jazz) 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: | 102 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 121 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Honda Jazz engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 129 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Jazz consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Honda Jazz consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 110 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 2110 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 2390 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 1890 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: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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. | |||
| 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: | 300 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Honda Jazz has 135 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 1112 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 3600 | |
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