Mercedes A class 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mercedes A class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mercedes C class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. All-wheel drive models tend to consume more fuel, so if you don't need off road capabilities, Mercedes A class also offers 2-wheel drive versions for fuel economy. 2WD versions also have lower maintenance costs. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.1 | 1.6 - 4.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 211 HP | 156 - 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 350 NM | 250 - 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 - 13.8 seconds | 4 - 8.5 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 6.6 | 4.0 - 8.2 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes C class. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 39 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 139 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.22 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`974 | ~ 2`089 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes A class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 26 200 | |
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