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 | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 70 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 1.5 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 | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1200 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 830 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 | 3.84 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`780 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
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