2008 Alfa Romeo 147 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 and 2008 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 Alfa Romeo 147.
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, 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo 147 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 147 | A |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 275 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |