2008 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2008 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, both 2008 Mercedes-Benz A and 2008 Buick Park Avenue were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 736 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 2008 Buick Park Avenue is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Buick Park Avenue. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercedes-Benz A, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz A. 2008 Buick Park Avenue 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 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz A | 2008 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Buick |
Model | A | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1898 cc | 2792 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 201 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 5175 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3009 mm |