Mazda MX-5 2006 vs Mercedes A class 2013
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 188 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 51 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 162 NM less than Mercedes A class. Due to the lower power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 56 litres | |
| 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) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes E klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| 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 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. Mercedes A klase 2013 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes A klase 2013 2.0 engine | |||
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 | 2`030 | |
| 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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