Mercedes A class 2020 vs Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 450 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.1 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 40 HP more power than Alfa Romeo Giulia, but torque is 50 NM less than Alfa Romeo Giulia. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 4.2 | |
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The Alfa Romeo Giulia is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo Giulia, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 1380 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1650 km on highway | ||
| Alfa Romeo Giulia gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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 (Alfa Romeo Giulia) 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller, but slightly higher. Mercedes A class is 9 cm shorter than the Alfa Romeo Giulia, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 395 litres | 480 litres | |
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Alfa Romeo Giulia has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 85 litres less trunk space than the Alfa Romeo Giulia. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Alfa Romeo Giulia. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`040 kg | no data | |
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| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 19 600 | |
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