Mercedes A class 2012 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 100 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1590 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes C class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 (Mercedes C class) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 39 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 480 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 139 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.22 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 2`115 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mercedes A class scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 12 400 | 28 000 | |
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