Opel Corsa 1997 vs Mercedes A class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 55 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 82 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 18 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Opel Corsa engine produces 27 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Opel Corsa is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Corsa consumes 1.9 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 285 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: | 46 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.74 m | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.61 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.60 m | |
| Opel Corsa is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Corsa is 18 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1050 litres | 1700 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Opel Corsa has 90 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Opel Corsa uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 650 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Corsa is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`380 | 1`480 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Opel Corsa, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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