2009 Hummer H3 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A

To start off, both 2009 Hummer H3 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Hummer H3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hummer H3 (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (190 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hummer H3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hummer H3 weights approximately 889 kg more than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Hummer H3 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 Hummer H3 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 Hummer H3 (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Hummer H3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. 2009 Hummer H3 has automatic transmission and 2009 Mercedes-Benz A has manual transmission. 2009 Mercedes-Benz A will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hummer H3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Hummer H3 2009 Mercedes-Benz A
Make Hummer Mercedes-Benz
Model H3 A
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type SUV Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 2034 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 190 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 280 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 2194 kg 1305 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 3840 mm
Vehicle Width 2170 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1870 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 2850 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 16.8 L/100km 7.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 87 L 54 L