Mercedes A class 2004 vs Peugeot 206 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 72 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 150 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 165 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 Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 1380 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 370'000 km | 420'000 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 Peugeot 206 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen C2, Peugeot 1007 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 2 cm longer than the Peugeot 206, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 992 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 225 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1003 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.1 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`780 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
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