Peugeot 206 2009 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Peugeot 206) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Mercedes A class) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 206 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Peugeot 206 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 110 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 2110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 2390 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 1890 km with real consumption | ||
| 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen C3, Peugeot 207, Citroen C2, Peugeot Bipper | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 206 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.87 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.59 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller. Peugeot 206 is 1 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 15 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
992 litres | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 190 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 1003 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`421 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
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