Mercedes A class 2004 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 34 HP more power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 124 NM more than Audi A2. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine: Engine is known for its simplicity, compact design, and overall reliability. Many complaints from owners are related to power loss or fluctuating idle, often caused by issues with the throttle body, EGR valve, or air leaks ... More about Audi A2 2000 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.55 m | |
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Mercedes A class is larger. Mercedes A class is 1 cm longer than the Audi A2, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 1085 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes A class has 45 litres more trunk space than the Audi A2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 285 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.7 metres more than that of the Audi A2, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 1`435 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A2 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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