Mercedes A class 2004 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 5 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Opel Corsa. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Astra, Opel Meriva, Opel Combo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Corsa might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes A class and Opel Corsa are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 1060 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 175 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 935 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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