Ford Ka I or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168?

1996–2008 vs 1997–2004 · Hatchback 3-door/Convertible/Van vs Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: Ka I 3,650 mm, A-Klasa W168 3,640 mm — a 1 cm difference.
Boot: Ka I 724 l, A-Klasa W168 390 l.
Lowest consumption: Ka I 6 l/100 km, A-Klasa W168 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Ka I 37–70 kW, A-Klasa W168 44–103 kW.
Standard equipment: Ka I 14 items (Style), A-Klasa W168 16 items (Classic).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Ford Ka I1996–2008 · 6 engines · Style, Collection, Studio, Style ClimateSpecifications →Listings →

Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1681997–2004 · 12 engines · Classic, Elegance, Avantgarde, PiccadillySpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Ford Ka I1996–2008no listings	Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W1681997–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,620 mm–3,650 mm	Length3,606 mm–3,640 mm
Width	Width1,639 mm–1,679 mm	Width1,719 mm
Height	Height1,345 mm–1,383 mm	Height1,587 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,448 mm	Wheelbase2,423 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance115 mm–130 mm	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume186 l–724 l	Trunk volume390 l
Curb weight	Curb weight870 kg–1,061 kg	Curb weight1,035 kg–1,160 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank40 l–42 l	Fuel tank54 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2008	Production years1997–2004
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible, Van	Body typeHatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines12
Power	Power37–70 kW (50–95 hp)	Power44–103 kW (60–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6	Displacement (l)1.4–2.1
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 1.3 50	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · A 170 CDI
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 1.6 SportKa	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · A 210 Evolution
Top speed	Top speed174 km/h	Top speed203 km/h
Trim levelsStyle · Classic
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · Style	Items in the base trim16 · Classic
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim26 · Luxury	Items in the top trim26 · Piccadilly
Equipment · Comfort2 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 2
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats✓	4 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 4
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)—	Brake assist (BAS)✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel—	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Ford Ka I or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168?

Length: Ford Ka I 3,650 mm, Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 3,640 mm (a 10 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,448 vs 2,423 mm. Boot: 724 vs 390 l.

Which uses less fuel — Ford Ka I or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168?

The most frugal Ford Ka I uses 6 l/100 km (1.3 50); the most frugal Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 4.5 l/100 km (A 170 CDI).

Which is more powerful — Ford Ka I or Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168?

The strongest Ford Ka I makes 70 kW (95 hp) (1.6 SportKa); the strongest Mercedes-Benz A-Klasa W168 103 kW (140 hp) (A 210 Evolution).

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