Mercedes A class 1998 vs Mercedes A class 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 15.1 seconds | |
|
Mercedes A class 1998 is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class 1998 engine produces 15 HP more power than Mercedes A class 2001, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes A class 2001. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class 1998 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
| By specification Mercedes A class 1998 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class 2001, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class 1998 could require 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1310 km on highway | 1350 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`560 | 1`540 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes A klase has
|
| |