Mercedes A class 2012 vs Peugeot 308 2011
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 112 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 3 HP less power than Peugeot 308, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Peugeot 308. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 308, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1310 km in combined cycle | 1500 km in combined cycle | |
| 1510 km on highway | 1570 km on highway | ||
| Peugeot 308 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207, Citroen C4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 308 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Mercedes A klase 2012 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 2012 1.5 engine Peugeot 308 2011 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Peugeot 308 2011 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 308, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 348 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1201 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes A class has 7 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 44 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Peugeot 308. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`960 | 1`860 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 308 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 9000 | 3800 | |
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