Mercedes A class 1997 vs Renault Clio 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.1 Petrol | |
| 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: | 82 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 93 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 22 HP more power than Renault Clio, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Renault Clio. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Renault Clio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Renault Clio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Renault Clio gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Renault Kangoo, Renault Twingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Renault Clio 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 | 3.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 19 cm shorter than the Renault Clio, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 255 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1035 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 95 litres more trunk space than the Renault Clio. The Renault Clio 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 665 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`420 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Renault Clio has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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