Mercedes A class 2001 vs Mercedes A class 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.2 seconds | 15.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class 2001 engine produces 13 HP more power than Mercedes A class 2005, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class 2001 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes A class 2001 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class 2001 could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class 2001 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2005. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 400'000 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 2005 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.61 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.58 m | 1.59 m | |
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Mercedes A class 2001 is smaller. Mercedes A class 2001 is 23 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class 2005, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class 2001 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1740 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class 2005 has more luggage space. Mercedes A class 2001 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class 2005. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class 2005 (by 255 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class 2001 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class 2005, which means Mercedes A class 2001 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`545 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2000 | |
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