2006 Daihatsu Charade vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2006 Daihatsu Charade and 2006 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 1041 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Charade | 2006 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Charade | A |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 989 cc | 1699 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |
