Peugeot 206 2002 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 68 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 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 41 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 100 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): | 4.3 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Peugeot 206 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1160 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1380 km on highway | 1170 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 206 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Citroen C2, Peugeot 1007 | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 3.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.59 m | |
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Peugeot 206 is smaller. Peugeot 206 is 2 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 206 is 16 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 210 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
992 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Peugeot 206 has 225 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 378 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Peugeot 206 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 50 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2400 | |
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