Mazda 3 2019 vs Mercedes C class 2021
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 440 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 7.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 84 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 170 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 1210 km on highway | 950 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 | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller. Mazda 3 is 9 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`914 kg | 2`380 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`401 kg | 1`680 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 513 kg | 700 kg | |
| Mazda 3 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 36 procentiem less than Mercedes C class. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 16 000 | 40 000 | |
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