Mercedes A class 2001 vs Citroen C2 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 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: | 95 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 27 HP more power than Citroen C2, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Citroen C2. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Citroen C2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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 Citroen C2 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 1007 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen C2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.78 m | 3.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 11 cm longer than the Citroen C2, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 166 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 879 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.4 metres more than that of the Citroen C2, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen C2 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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