Mercedes A class 2008 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 39 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 105 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 Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 110 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2110 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 2390 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 1890 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.86 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 2 cm longer than the Fiat Punto, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 297 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 138 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 915 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.5 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`490 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1600 | |
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