Peugeot 206 2009 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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 | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 206 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 206 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Peugeot 206 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Peugeot 206 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| 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 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 245 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 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 378 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 206 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`421 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3800 | |
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