Mercedes A class 2018 vs Chevrolet Cruze 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 155 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 8 HP more power than Chevrolet Cruze, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Chevrolet Cruze. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 51 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | 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. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Cruze 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: | 4.45 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class and Chevrolet Cruze are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 700 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
370 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`324 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | no data | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes A klase has
|
| |