2006 Hyundai Accent vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A

To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Accent 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 1,698 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 4 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Accent.

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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Accent. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Accent.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Hyundai Accent 2006 Mercedes-Benz A
Make Hyundai Mercedes-Benz
Model Accent A
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1605 cc 1698 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 110 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 144 Nm 155 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76.5 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 87 mm 78.5 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 11.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4290 mm 3840 mm
Vehicle Width 1700 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 6.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 60 L


 

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