Mercedes A class 2008 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 109 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 41 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 5.1 l/100km | |
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The Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta, 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 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 110 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2110 km in combined cycle | 950 km in combined cycle | |
| 2390 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 1890 km with real consumption | 840 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 | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used also on Ford Fusion | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 4 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 284 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 945 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 151 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. The Ford Fiesta 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 1050 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`560 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1600 | |
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