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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 184 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 16 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 46 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 9.7 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.7 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 255 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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. | |||
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): | 1`885 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes C class has serious deffects in 85 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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