Honda Jazz 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 99 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 127 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Honda Jazz is more dynamic to drive. Honda Jazz engine produces 17 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 53 NM less than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Honda Jazz reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Honda Jazz consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Jazz could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Jazz consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 400'000 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: | 24 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda Civic | 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. 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: | 428 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1396 litres | 1370 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Honda Jazz has 7 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 Honda Jazz (by 26 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`555 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 3600 | |
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