Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class 2008 engine produces 58 HP more power than Mercedes A class 2005, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Mercedes A class 2005. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class 2008 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class 2008 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class 2008 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class 2005 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: | 370'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.88 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.59 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class 2008 is 4 cm longer than the Mercedes A class 2005, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 1995 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2000 | |
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