Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse (1997 – 2001) vs Opel Corsa 5 Doors (1997 – 2000): specs compared
The Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse is the more powerful of the two, with up to 140 hp against 125 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 9.0 s. It uses less fuel, from 4.5 L/100 km against 5.2 L/100 km. The Opel Corsa 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 867 kg against 1,020 kg. At 3,739 mm, the Opel Corsa 5 Doors is 165 mm longer than the Mercedes-Benz A-Klasse.
| Specification |
Mercedes-Benz
A-Klasse
1997 – 2001
|
Opel
Corsa 5 Doors
1997 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Germany |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1997 – 2000 |
| Body style | — | 5 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 11 | 8 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 140 hp | 45 – 125 hp |
| Torque | 130 – 205 Nm | 82 – 165 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 18.8 s | 9.0 – 20.0 s |
| Top speed | 150 – 203 km/h | 145 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.5 – 8.2 L/100 km | 5.2 – 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,574 mm | 3,739 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,610 mm |
| Height | 1,588 – 1,600 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,423 mm | 2,441 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,020 – 1,165 kg | 867 – 937 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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