Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 106 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.3 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 25 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 34 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Ford Fiesta reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Ford Fiesta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 660 km with real consumption | 720 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 | 370'000 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 Ford Fiesta engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford KA | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.92 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.59 m | |
| Ford Fiesta is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Ford Fiesta is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 284 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Ford Fiesta has 151 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Ford Fiesta uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Ford Fiesta is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Ford Fiesta can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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): | no data | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 3600 | |
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