Mazda 3 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2018
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 4.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 510 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 700 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 388 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 487 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 9.9 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 4.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 660 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 3) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mercedes C class) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 3 is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 435 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mercedes C class may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`902 kg | 2`180 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`383 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 519 kg | 500 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 15 000 | 24 200 | |
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