Mercedes A class 1997 vs Opel Corsa 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 67 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 15 HP more power than Opel Corsa, but torque is 2 NM less than Opel Corsa. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 5.5 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 2.2 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 330 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 2 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 | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1020 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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`465 | |
| 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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