Mercedes A class 2018 vs Skoda Rapid 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 85 HP more power than Skoda Rapid, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Skoda Rapid. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 4.3 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 55 litres | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Skoda Rapid can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Skoda Rapid version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 4 cm shorter than the Skoda Rapid, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1200 litres | 1490 litres | |
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Skoda Rapid has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 215 litres less trunk space than the Skoda Rapid. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Skoda Rapid (by 290 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`015 | 1`725 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Skoda Rapid has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 7000 | |
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