Mercedes A class 2018 vs Fiat Tipo 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes A class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Fiat Tipo) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 60 HP more power than Fiat Tipo, but torque is 20 NM less than Fiat Tipo. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Tipo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Tipo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Tipo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Fiat Tipo 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: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger, but lower. Mercedes A class is 2 cm longer than the Fiat Tipo, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 520 litres | |
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Fiat Tipo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Fiat Tipo. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`050 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`445 kg | 1`300 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 605 kg | 500 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Fiat Tipo. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Average price (€): | 23 400 | no data | |
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