Mazda 6 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2000
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 315 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 and Mercedes C class have the same engine power, but Mazda 6 torque is 45 NM more than Mercedes C class. Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.3 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes C class is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1310 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 980 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 6) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | Used also on Mercedes E klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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