Mercedes A class 2004 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class 2004 engine produces 11 HP more power than Mercedes A class 2001, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mercedes A class 2001. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class 2004 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class 2004 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class 2004 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2001, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class 2004 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class 2004 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2001. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class 2004 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class 2004 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | no data | |
| 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`695 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 800 | |
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