Mercedes A class 2001 vs Peugeot 206 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 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 (Peugeot 206) 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 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 | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 20 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Peugeot 206. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.9 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 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 720 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 | 280'000 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 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen Berlingo | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 4 cm shorter than the Peugeot 206, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 16 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 210 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 992 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`500 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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