Mercedes A class 2004 vs Audi A2 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.6 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 55 NM more than Audi A2. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.7 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 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 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 1170 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 940 km with real consumption | 870 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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`525 | |
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| 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 (€): | 2400 | 2600 | |
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