2009 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2009 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, both 2009 Mercedes-Benz A and 2009 SsangYong Kyron were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 SsangYong Kyron (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 532 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 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron 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 SsangYong Kyron (311 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A. (300 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2009 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz A.
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2009 Mercedes-Benz A | 2009 SsangYong Kyron | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | SsangYong |
Model | A | Kyron |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.4 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 75 L |