Mercedes A class 2001 vs Suzuki Ignis 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Suzuki Ignis) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Suzuki Ignis is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 14 HP less power than Suzuki Ignis, but torque is 40 NM more than Suzuki Ignis. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 7.1 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Ignis, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Suzuki Ignis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 570 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Swift, Suzuki SX4 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Ignis 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: | 3.78 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 16 cm longer than the Suzuki Ignis, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 280 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Suzuki Ignis, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`340 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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