Mercedes A class 1997 vs Opel Corsa 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 55 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 82 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 18 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 27 HP more power than Opel Corsa, whereas torque is 48 NM more than Opel Corsa. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 285 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 46 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.74 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.61 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 16 cm shorter than the Opel Corsa, 11 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 260 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1050 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 90 litres more trunk space than the Opel Corsa. The Opel Corsa 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 650 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.2 metres more than that of the Opel Corsa. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`380 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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