Mercedes A class 2018 vs Peugeot 308 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 33 HP more power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 308. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 52 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Peugeot 308 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 Peugeot 308 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
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: | 6 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Opel Corsa, Opel Combo, Peugeot 3008, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 308 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 8 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 335 litres | 412 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1195 litres | 1323 litres | |
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Peugeot 308 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 77 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 308. This could mean that the Mercedes A class 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 Peugeot 308 (by 128 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 21 600 | 21 800 | |
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