Mazda 2 2007 vs Mercedes A class 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 86 HP | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 2 engine produces 9 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 6.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 370'000 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: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Used also on Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes A 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: | 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, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 2 is 11 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`485 | 1`740 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| 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 (€): | 2400 | 3800 | |
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