Kia Picanto 2004 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.1 Petrol | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 97 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.9 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Kia Picanto engine produces 30 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 83 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Kia Picanto reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 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 Kia Picanto consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Kia Picanto could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Kia Picanto consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 35 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 720 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai i10 | 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. Kia Picanto 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: | 3.50 m | 3.78 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.59 m | |
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Kia Picanto is smaller. Kia Picanto is 28 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Kia Picanto is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 220 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
882 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia Picanto is 1.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Kia Picanto can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`350 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Kia Picanto has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes A class, so Kia Picanto quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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