Mercedes A class 2015 vs Honda Civic 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 18 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 25 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| 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: | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class and Honda Civic are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 477 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | no data | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 136 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.08 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.08 metres less than that of the Honda Civic. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`935 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes A class is better rated in child safety tests. The Honda Civic scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 8800 | |
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