2006 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Avantgarde vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Elegance Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Avantgarde and 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Elegance Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,033 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Avantgarde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Avantgarde (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Elegance Automatic. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Avantgarde should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Elegance Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Avantgarde weights approximately 30 kg more than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Elegance Automatic. 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 200 Avantgarde (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Elegance Automatic. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Avantgarde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Elegance Automatic. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Elegance Automatic has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Avantgarde has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Avantgarde will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Elegance Automatic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Avantgarde | 2006 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Elegance Automatic | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A | A |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2033 cc | 1699 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
