Mercedes A class 2022 vs Citroen C4 2020
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mercedes A class) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C4) 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: | 421 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 500 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
|
Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 291 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 200 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 3.7 | |
|
The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 5.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 825 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 550 km in combined cycle | 1350 km in combined cycle | |
| Citroen C4 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: | 4.45 m | 4.36 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.52 m | |
|
Mercedes A class is larger, but lower. Mercedes A class is 9 cm longer than the Citroen C4, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 11 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1210 litres | 1250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Citroen C4, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 2`130 kg | 1`795 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`605 kg | 1`324 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 525 kg | 471 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Citroen C4. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 17 000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes A klase has
|
Citroen C4 has
| |