2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Avantgarde

To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Avantgarde were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Avantgarde is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Avantgarde. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Avantgarde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Avantgarde weights approximately 1590 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170.

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 180 CDi Avantgarde (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Avantgarde will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Avantgarde
Make Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz
Model A A
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1699 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 115 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 155 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 1600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 188 km/hour 181 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.9 seconds 10.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1240 kg 2830 kg
Vehicle Length 3890 mm 3840 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 60 L


 

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