Mercedes A class 1998 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.8 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 15 HP less power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Audi A2. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.3 | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.55 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 25 cm shorter than the Audi A2, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1085 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`525 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes A class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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