2006 Honda FR-V vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2006 Honda FR-V 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda FR-V (124 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 319 kg more than 2006 Honda FR-V.
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 (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda FR-V. (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Honda FR-V | 2006 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | FR-V | A |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |