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 | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 40 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Ignis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Suzuki Ignis over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Ignis consumes 0.7 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 | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 940 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 also on Suzuki Wagon R+ | 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. 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 | 1370 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 368 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`830 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
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