Suzuki Swift 2010 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 94 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 118 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Suzuki Swift engine produces 1 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Suzuki Swift reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.0 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Suzuki Swift is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Suzuki Swift consumes 1.2 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 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Suzuki Swift consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 670 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: | 12 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Ignis | 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. Suzuki Swift 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: | 3.85 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 | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Swift is 1.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Suzuki Swift can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`690 | |
| 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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