2011 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2011 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz A and 2011 Fiat Strada 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 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Strada.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz A | 2011 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Fiat |
| Model | A | Strada |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 58 L |
