Mercedes A class 2004 vs Opel Corsa 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.2 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 70 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 70 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 130 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 44 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1150 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 880 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 | 1.65 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, if possible |
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: | 1`780 kg | 1`545 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`365 kg | 1`035 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 415 kg | 510 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 23 procentiem less than Opel Corsa. Therefore, Opel Corsa is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 1200 | |
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