2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Classic vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Elegance
To start off, both 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Classic and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Elegance were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Elegance is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Classic (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Elegance. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Classic should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Elegance. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Classic weights approximately 2 kg more than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Elegance. 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 180 CDi Elegance (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Classic. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Elegance will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Classic.
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2012 Mercedes-Benz A 170 Classic | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A 180 CDi Elegance | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | A | A |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1699 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 186 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 | 2832 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 | 6.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |