Skoda Rapid Vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 7.79 Lakh

₹ 27.87 Lakh

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Skoda Rapid Vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class Comparison: Which Car is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these cars to buy? Compare the Rapid Vs A-Class on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which car to buy in 2021. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these cars.

Rapid Vs A-Class – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom price of the Petrol Skoda Rapid in New Delhi starts at ₹ 7.79 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 13.29 Lakh for the fully-loaded Petrol model. On the other hand, Mercedes-Benz A-Class price in New Delhi of base variant starts at ₹ 27.87 Lakh. The base Diesel model of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class costs ₹ 29.26 Lakh.

Summary	Skoda Rapid	Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Price	₹ 7.79 Lakh	₹ 27.87 Lakh
Manufacturer	Skoda	Mercedes-Benz
Body Type	Sedan	Hatchback
Mileage	18.97 Kmpl	15.50 Kmpl
Power	108 bhp	122 bhp
Engine	999 CC	1595 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Rapid Vs A-Class – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Skoda Rapid base Petrol engine returns 16 Kmpl. The Mercedes-Benz A-Class base Petrol returns 16 Kmpl, whereas its base Diesel counterpart gives 20 Kmpl of fuel efficiency.

Rapid Vs A-Class – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Skoda Rapid gets 108 bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Mercedes-Benz A-Class comes in 122 bhp Petrol engine and 136 bhp Diesel engine.

Engine

Engine Type	1.0 TSI Petrol , In-line, 4 Stroke Positive Ignition Direct Injection Engine	4-cylinder In-line Engine. With Direct Petrol Injection, Variable Valve Timing And A Turbocharger
Displacement (CC)	999 CC	1595 CC
No Of Cylinder	3	4
Power	108 bhp@5000-5500 rpm	122 bhp@5000 rpm
Torque	175 Nm@1750-4000 rpm	200 Nm@1250-4000 rpm
Drive Train	FWD	FWD
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A

Dimensions

Length	4413 mm	4299 mm
Width	1699 mm	1780 mm
Height	1466 mm	1433 mm
Wheelbase	2552 mm	2699 mm
Ground Clearance	116 mm	160 mm
Boot Space	460 L	341 L
Kerb Weight	1112 Kg	1395 Kg
Gross Weight	1670 Kg	1920 Kg
Front Track	N/A	1553 mm
Rear Track	N/A	1522 mm
Minimum Turning Radius	N/A	5.50 m
No. Of Doors	4	5
Seating Capacity	5	5

Transmission

No. of gears	6	Automatic
Clutch Type	N/A	Dual Clutch

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Type	Steel Wheels	Mercedes-Benz Light-Alloy Wheels
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless Radial
Front Tyre Size	185/60 R15	205/55 R16
Rear Tyre Size	185/60 R15	205/55 R16

Braking System

Front Brake Type	Disc Brakes With Inner Cooling, With Single/piston Floating Caliper	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc

Suspension

Front Suspension	McPherson Suspension With Lower Triangular Links And Torsion Stabiliser	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Compound Link Crank-axle	Four-link

Fuel Efficiency

Mileage City	N/A	12.03 Kmpl
Mileage Highway	N/A	15.00 Kmpl
Mileage	18.97 Kmpl	15.50 Kmpl
Fuel Tank Capacity	55.0	50.0

Steering

Power Steering
Steering Type	Electro-Mechanic Power Steering	Electric Power Steering
Adjustable Power Steering

Performance

Performance 0 To 100 Kmph	N/A	8.6 seconds
Max Speed	N/A	202

Safety & Security

Airbags
Passenger Airbags
Side Airbags
ABS
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Brake Assist
Hill Assist
Electronic Stability Program
Tractional Control
Engine Immobilizer
Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Power Door Lock
Automatic Headlamps
Cornering Lights
Turn Indicators On ORVM
Rear Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Headlight Washers
Headlamp Beam Adjuster
Parking Assistant	-

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner		Automatic Climate Control
Heater
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Audio
Paddle Shift
Cruise Control
Power Outlets 12V
Rear Parking Sensor
Rear Parking Camera
Electrically Adjustable Rear View Mirror
Push Start Stop Button
Height Adjustable Driver Seat
Lumbar Support
Front Armrest
Rear Armrest
Upholstery	Ivory Fabric	ARTICO/Messancy Fabric
Front Cup Holders
Keyless Entry
Climate Control
BMW Live Cockpit Professional	-
Bmw Virtual Assistant	-
Gesture Control	-
Micro-activated Carbon Particulate Filter	-
Multifunctional Steering Wheel with Paddle shifters	-
Panorama Glass Roof	-
Sport Seats	-
Wireless Charging	-

Lights

Light Type	Halogen	LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear Fog Lamps
Atmospheric Lights Package	-

Instrumentation & Communication

Distance To Empty
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator
Seat Belt Warning
Low Fuel Warning
Door Ajar Warning
GPS Navigation

Entertainment

Music System	SKODA Audio Player, 2-DIN
CD/DVD Player
Speakers	2 Speakers
Internal Memory
Radio
USB Support
Bluetooth Support
Smartphone Integration Package	-

Reviews

Expert Reviews

2020 Skoda Rapid Automatic Review

By Seshan Vijayraghvan
Oct 20, 2020 06:41 PM
The 2020 Skoda Rapid automatic is finally here, and the compact sedan now comes with a new 6-speed torque converter, mated to the 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine. We got to spend some time with it... Read More

Review: Mercedes-Benz A Class

By Ameya Naik
Sep 18, 2015 10:01 PM
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a handsome looking car and it has a lot going for it in terms of looks. But how is it to drive or how practical is it in urban driving conditions? We drive it to find out. Read More

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