Mercedes A class 2008 vs Peugeot 206 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| 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: | 95 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 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: | 3.88 m | 3.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 1 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 15 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 992 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 190 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1003 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 206. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`421 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2200 | |
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