Mercedes A class 2004 vs Fiat Punto 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 70 HP more power than Fiat Punto, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Fiat Punto. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Fiat Punto is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Fiat Punto. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 47 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1020 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes A class and Fiat Punto are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 264 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1995 litres | 1080 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 171 litres more trunk space than the Fiat Punto. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 915 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Fiat Punto, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`780 kg | 1`475 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`365 kg | 965 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 415 kg | 510 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Fiat Punto. Therefore, Fiat Punto is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Fiat Punto has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
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