Mercedes A class 2015 vs Mazda 3 2013

 
Mercedes A class
2015 - 2018
Mazda 3
2013 - 2016
Gearbox: AutomaticAutomatic
Engine: 2.0 Petrol2.0 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming chain

Performance

Power: 211 HP150 HP
Torque: 350 NM210 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.4 seconds9 seconds
Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive.
Mercedes A class engine produces 61 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.66.2
Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 50 litres51 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 750 km in combined cycle820 km in combined cycle
900 km on highway860 km on highway

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

Engine production duration: 8 years12 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klaseInstalled on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.30 m4.47 m
Width: 1.78 m1.80 m
Height: 1.43 m1.45 m
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 litres364 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1157 litres1263 litres
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 meters10.6 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`0301`835
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 6007800
Pros and Cons: Mercedes A klase has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • has 4x4 drive
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
Mazda 3 has
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • higher children safety
  • better safety assist technologies
  • lower price
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