Mercedes A class 2015 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 14 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Mazda 3. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1130 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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 A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito | Used also on Mazda 6, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 17 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1263 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 23 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 106 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`060 | 1`930 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests, but Mazda 3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 7800 | |
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