Peugeot 206 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 15 seconds | |
| Peugeot 206 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 5.5 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 1.4 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 210 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 206 consumes 1.6 litres more 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 | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 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: | 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): | 1`450 | 1`764 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 206 has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
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