Mercedes A class 2004 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 14 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 12 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Opel Corsa. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.0 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 0.4 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 60 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 Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`764 | 1`545 | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 1200 | |
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