Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 167 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 4 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 33 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.8 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 MX-5 could require 270 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda MX-5 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 600 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class 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: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mercedes A class) 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 (Mazda MX-5) 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. | |||
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. | |||
| Mazda MX-5 2006 1.8 engine: The engine often has unstable idling speeds and problems with the thermostat. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.29 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.26 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda MX-5 is smaller. Mazda MX-5 is 29 cm shorter than the Mercedes A class, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda MX-5 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 150 litres | 341 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1157 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Mazda MX-5 has 191 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1 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`355 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda MX-5 has serious deffects in 120 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 6200 | 8800 | |
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