Mercedes A class 2004 vs Citroen C3 2006

 
Mercedes A class
2004 - 2008
Citroen C3
2006 - 2010
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.5 Petrol1.4 Petrol

Performance

Power: 95 HP90 HP
Torque: 140 NM133 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.6 seconds13 seconds
Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes A class engine produces 5 HP more power than Citroen C3, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Citroen C3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.26.0
Real fuel consumption: 7.6 l/100km7.1 l/100km
The Citroen C3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 30 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C3.
Fuel tank capacity: 54 litres45 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 870 km in combined cycle750 km in combined cycle
710 km with real consumption630 km with real consumption
Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank.

Dimensions

Length: 3.84 m3.85 m
Width: 1.76 m1.67 m
Height: 1.59 m1.52 m
Mercedes A class is 1 cm shorter than the Citroen C3, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 7 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 435 litres305 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1995 litres1150 litres
Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 130 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C3. The Citroen C3 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 845 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres less than that of the Citroen C3.
Gross weight (kg): 1`690no data
Safety:
Quality:
high

below average
Mercedes A class has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C3 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 24001600
Pros and Cons: Mercedes A klase has
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • roomier boot
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
Citroen C3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
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