2008 Lada Niva vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 41 kg more than 2008 Lada Niva.
Because 2008 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Lada Niva 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A (180 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lada Niva | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Lada | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Niva | A |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 132 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19 seconds | 15 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |