Mercedes A class 1998 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 60 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18.8 seconds | 16.8 seconds | |
|
Mercedes A class 2001 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class 1998 engine produces 15 HP less power than Mercedes A class 2001, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.7 | |
|
The Mercedes A class 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class 1998 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2001, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class 1998 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class 1998 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.58 m | 3.61 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.58 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class 1998 is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class 2001, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class 1998 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1740 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class 1998 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class 2001. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes A klase has
|
Mercedes A klase has
| |