Mazda 2 2008 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Diesel | 2.0 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: | 68 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.5 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 14 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.3 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.9 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.90 m | 3.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.59 m | |
| Mazda 2 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 12 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 435 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | 1370 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 2 has 185 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Mazda 2 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 583 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`520 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 2 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3600 | |
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