2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (134 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze weights approximately 182 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Chevrolet Cruze (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Cruze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 Mercedes-Benz A | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cruze | A |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1400 cc | 2034 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1407 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4597 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |