Suzuki Ignis 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is more dynamic to drive. Suzuki Ignis engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes A class. Thanks to more power Suzuki Ignis reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.6 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 0.2 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 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 570 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | 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. | |||
| 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: | 3.62 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.58 m | |
| Suzuki Ignis is 1 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Ignis is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Ignis is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`340 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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