Mercedes A class 2008 vs Suzuki Swift 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 34 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 4.8 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 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 110 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2110 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 2390 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 1890 km with real consumption | 870 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 | 3.85 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: | no data | 9.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`560 | |
| 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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