Mercedes A class 2005 vs Ford Fiesta 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 193 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 43 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.4 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.46 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 8 cm shorter than the Ford Fiesta, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 268 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1370 litres | 945 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Ford Fiesta may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 425 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Ford Fiesta, 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: | 1`835 kg | 1`590 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`200 kg | 1`165 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 635 kg | 425 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem more than Ford Fiesta. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1200 | |
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