2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta 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 160 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 Mercedes-Benz A (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fiesta | A |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 146 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |