2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Stilo and 2004 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Stilo (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. (81 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 420 kg more than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Fiat Stilo (260 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A. (180 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Stilo | 2004 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Stilo | A |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1764 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 54 L |
