Opel Corsa 1997 vs Mercedes A class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Opel Corsa) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mercedes A class) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 67 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Opel Corsa is more dynamic to drive. Opel Corsa engine produces 15 HP less power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 2 NM more than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Opel Corsa reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 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 2.2 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 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Corsa consumes 2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1020 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Corsa 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: | 3.74 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`465 | 1`480 | |
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| 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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