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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 211 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 350 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.6 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 27 HP more power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 50 NM more than Mercedes C class. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 550 km with real consumption | 500 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
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): | 1`970 | 2`030 | |
| 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 (€): | 10 200 | 26 200 | |
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