Mercedes A class 2008 vs Honda Jazz 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Jazz) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 127 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 10 HP more power than Honda Jazz, whereas torque is 123 NM more than Honda Jazz. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Jazz. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 110 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2110 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 2390 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 1890 km with real consumption | 660 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 25 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used also on Honda Civic | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Jazz 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. | |||
| Honda Jazz 2008 1.3 engine: The Honda L13A is a small 1.3-liter engine with an i-VTEC 16-valve design, known for its exceptional durability. It uses a timing chain and is widely regarded as one of the most reliable engines in its class. With proper maintenance, it ... More about Honda Jazz 2008 1.3 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.53 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Jazz, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 428 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 1396 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 7 litres more trunk space than the Honda Jazz. The Honda Jazz may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 599 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.1 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`555 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Honda Jazz has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Honda Jazz, so Honda Jazz quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 3400 | |
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