Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Swift engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Suzuki Swift over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 110 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 2110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 2390 km on highway | ||
| 870 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.85 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.59 m | |
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Suzuki Swift is smaller. Suzuki Swift is 3 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Swift is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 204 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1995 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Suzuki Swift has 231 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Suzuki Swift, so Mercedes A class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 3800 | |
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