2008 Jeep Liberty vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2008 Jeep Liberty 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 633 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 2008 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Liberty will offer significantly more control. 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 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. 2008 Jeep Liberty has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Jeep Liberty will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Jeep Liberty | 2008 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Jeep | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Liberty | A |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3701 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 319 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1978 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.2 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 60 L |