Mercedes A class 1997 vs Peugeot 206 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 102 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 12 HP more power than Peugeot 206, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Peugeot 206. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 206. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Peugeot 206 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 306, Citroen Xsara Picasso, Peugeot 106 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 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 | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 24 cm shorter than the Peugeot 206, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 17 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1130 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 105 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 206. The Peugeot 206 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 570 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Peugeot 206, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`525 | |
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| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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