Mercedes A class 1997 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Mercedes B class. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes B class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes B 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 | 370'000 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 Mercedes B class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mercedes A klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes B class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 69 cm shorter than the Mercedes B class, 6 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 2245 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Mercedes A class can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 205 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2800 | |
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