Mercedes A class 2008 vs Suzuki Swift 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 1 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 22 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 670 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 | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Swift 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 | 3.85 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.51 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 3 cm longer than the Suzuki Swift, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 204 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 231 litres more trunk space than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Swift, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Suzuki Swift, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4000 | |
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