Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
|
Mercedes A class 2008 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class 2008 engine produces 57 HP more power than Mercedes A class 2005, whereas torque is 95 NM more than Mercedes A class 2005. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.2 | |
|
The Mercedes A class 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class 2008 consumes 0.7 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 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 2005 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| 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 | 3.84 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`730 | 1`695 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes A klase has
|
Mercedes A klase has
| |