Mercedes A class 2012 vs Renault Clio 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 46 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 3.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.9 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1400 km in combined cycle | |
| 1350 km on highway | 1500 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio 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: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes A class 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. | |||
| Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Renault Clio 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.29 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes A class is 23 cm longer than the Renault Clio, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 41 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Renault Clio, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`010 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Renault Clio is better rated in child safety tests. The Renault Clio scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 400 | 9400 | |
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