Peugeot 308 2011 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 260 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Peugeot 308 is more dynamic to drive. Peugeot 308 engine produces 54 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Peugeot 308 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 3.8 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Peugeot 308 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 308 could require 375 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 1310 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1510 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Citroen C5, Peugeot 3008, Peugeot 508, Citroen DS4 | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 308 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: | 4.28 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.43 m | |
| Peugeot 308 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 4 cm wider, while the height of Peugeot 308 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 348 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1201 litres | 1157 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 308 has 7 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 Peugeot 308 (by 44 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 308 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4200 | 12 400 | |
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