Mercedes A class 2018 vs Cupra Born 2021
| Comparing electrical vehicle (EV) with combustion engine (ICE) one is a complex task, but we are doing our best. | |||
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | Electric | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7 seconds | |
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Cupra Born is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 115 HP less power than Cupra Born, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Cupra Born. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Consumption: | 16.7 kWh/100km | ||
| Range per fill-up: | no data | 520 km in combined cycle | |
| Cupra Born gets more mileage from one tank of fuel or charge. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes A class) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Cupra Born) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2018 1.5 engine: The engine has undergone numerous modifications and is relatively commonplace, with a plentiful supply of spare parts. It exhibits an optimal fuel consumption/power ratio. However, the fuel injection system ... More about Mercedes A klase 2018 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.45 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.54 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 12 cm longer than the Cupra Born, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 385 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
370 litres | 1267 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`935 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 26 400 | |
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