2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2009 Ford Fiesta and 2009 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Fiesta (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 259 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz A (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fiesta | 2009 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fiesta | A |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1388 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.6 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 | 966 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 54 L |
