Mercedes A class 2004 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class 2004 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes A class 2001, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes A class 2001. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes A class 2004 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class 2004 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class 2004 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 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 2004 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 7 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.58 m | |
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Mercedes A class 2004 is larger. Mercedes A class 2004 is 23 cm longer than the Mercedes A class 2001, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class 2004 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 1740 litres | |
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Mercedes A class 2004 has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class 2004 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class 2001. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class 2004 (by 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class 2004 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mercedes A class 2001, which means Mercedes A class 2004 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`764 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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