Mazda 3 2019 vs Mercedes A class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 51 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 330'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| 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: | 4.46 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 2 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 345 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1019 litres | 1185 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. This could mean that the Mazda 3 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 166 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`919 | 2`055 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 21 400 | 30 000 | |
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