2011 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2011 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz A and 2011 Daihatsu Charade were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,699 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
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 Mercedes-Benz A (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Charade. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz A | 2011 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Daihatsu |
| Model | A | Charade |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 36 L |
