Mercedes A class 1999 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 11 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mercedes B class. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.0 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 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 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 | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 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: | 350'000 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 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: | 350 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 194 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 545 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.2 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`880 | |
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| 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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