The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox:
Manual/Automatic
Manual/Automatic
Wheel drive type:
Front wheel drive (FWD)
Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda 323 is available only with front wheel drive, while Mercedes E class can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Mazda 323 petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mercedes E class. On average, Mazda 323 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Dimensions
Length:
4.25 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.82 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.45 m
Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 57 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 3 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
355 litres
540 litres
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down
1000 litres
540 litres
Mazda 323 has 185 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 323 (by 460 litres).
Turning diameter:
10.6 meters
11.4 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
