2011 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2010 Lada Niva
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 41 kg more than 2010 Lada Niva.
Because 2010 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Lada Niva 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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A (180 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lada Niva.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz A | 2010 Lada Niva | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Lada |
Model | A | Niva |
Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 19.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |