2009 Honda HR-V vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2009 Honda HR-V 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda HR-V (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V 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 1513 kg more than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Because 2009 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda HR-V 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz A (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda HR-V | 2009 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | HR-V | A |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
