Mazda 3 2014 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 231 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 6.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 81 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.0 | |
| Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1300 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 4.59 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 3 is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda 3 is 10 cm shorter than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 480 litres | |
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Mercedes C class has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 61 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.62 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`195 | |
| Safety: | |||
| The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mercedes C class has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 3, so Mercedes C class quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 11 800 | 27 200 | |
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