Mazda MX-5 2005 vs Mercedes A class 2013
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 211 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 350 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
| Mazda MX-5 engine produces 44 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 160 NM less than Mercedes A class. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 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) | |
| 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`396 | 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 | 8600 | |
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