2012 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDi Classic vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Elegance
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDi Classic and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Elegance were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,034 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Elegance is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Elegance (134 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDi Classic. (81 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Elegance should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDi Classic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Elegance weights approximately 1504 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDi Classic. 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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Elegance (185 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDi Classic. (180 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Elegance will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDi Classic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 160 CDi Classic | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 200 Elegance | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A | A |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 60 L |
