Ford Fiesta 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 68 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Ford Fiesta engine produces 41 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 90 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): | 4.5 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.1 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Ford Fiesta consumes 0.7 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 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Ford Fiesta consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 110 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 950 km in combined cycle | 2110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 2390 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1890 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: | 390'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Ford Fusion | 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 |
945 litres | 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1050 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | 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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