Opel Corsa 2003 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 70 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Opel Corsa engine produces 12 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 10 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Opel Corsa over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 44 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 970 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.84 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.59 m | |
| Opel Corsa and Mercedes A class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1060 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Opel Corsa has 175 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 935 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Opel Corsa can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`545 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Corsa has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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