Suzuki Wagon R+ 2000 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 76 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 6 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Wagon R+ is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Suzuki Wagon R+ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.4 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 | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 630 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: | 420'000 km | 320'000 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 Suzuki Wagon R+ engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Jimny | 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 Wagon R+ 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 | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.58 m | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Wagon R+ is 11 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 218 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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