Mercedes A class 1997 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 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 | 50 HP | |
| Torque: | 130 NM | 86 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 17.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 32 HP more power than Volkswagen Lupo, whereas torque is 44 NM more than Volkswagen Lupo. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Lupo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Lupo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 34 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 530 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 320'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Arosa | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.64 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Lupo, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 130 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 830 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 220 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Lupo. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 870 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 Volkswagen Lupo, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`340 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Lupo has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes A class, so Volkswagen Lupo quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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