Suzuki Ignis 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 69 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Suzuki Ignis engine produces 13 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes A class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Ignis is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Suzuki Ignis could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 39 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 980 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 | 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: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Suzuki Wagon R+ | 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. Suzuki Ignis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.77 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.60 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.56 m | 1.59 m | |
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Suzuki Ignis is smaller. Suzuki Ignis is 7 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 16 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 236 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1002 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Suzuki Ignis has 199 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 993 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Suzuki Ignis can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Suzuki Ignis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Suzuki Ignis, so Suzuki Ignis quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
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