Mercedes A class 2008 vs Suzuki Swift 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 94 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 118 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 15 HP more power than Suzuki Swift, whereas torque is 132 NM more than Suzuki Swift. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Swift. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 110 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2110 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 2390 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 1890 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 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: | no data | 9.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 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 (€): | 3800 | 4000 | |
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