Peugeot 206 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 120 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Peugeot 206 engine produces 20 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Peugeot 206 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.6 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 0.5 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 | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 710 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 | 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: | 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`740 | |
| 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 | 2200 | |
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