Mercedes A class 2001 vs Ford KA 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 42 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford KA is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class 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: | 330'000 km | 320'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford KA might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 1 cm shorter than the Ford KA, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 21 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 186 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 724 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford KA, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`265 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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