Mercedes A class 1997 vs Ford KA 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 15.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 22 HP more power than Ford KA, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Ford KA. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 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 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford KA. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 620 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 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: | 3.58 m | 3.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.37 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 4 cm shorter than the Ford KA, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 23 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 186 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 724 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 164 litres more trunk space than the Ford KA. The Ford KA may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 976 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.5 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`480 | 1`265 | |
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| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford KA has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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