Mazda 3 2013 vs Mercedes A class 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 104 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 36 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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: | 4.47 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger. Mazda 3 is 17 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 364 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1263 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 23 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 106 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): | no data | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7000 | 14 600 | |
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