Mazda MX-5 1998 vs Mercedes A class 2012
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda MX-5 is available only with rear wheel drive, while Mercedes A class can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 1.8 (petrol) | 1.5 - 2.1 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mercedes A class is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 - 172 HP | 90 - 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 - 209 NM | 200 - 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 - 9.7 seconds | 6.5 - 13.8 seconds | |
| Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 - 9.5 | 3.8 - 6.6 | |
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Mazda MX-5 petrol engines consumes on average 2.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mercedes A class. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.22 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 32 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 145 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
145 litres | 1157 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 196 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 1012 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Mazda MX-5 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`267 | ~ 1`974 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 8800 | |
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