Mercedes A class 1997 vs Volkswagen Lupo 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
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. | |||
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 | 1200 | |
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