Mazda MX-5 1998 vs Mercedes A class 2012
| Body: | Cabrio | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 142 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda MX-5 engine produces 3 HP more power than Mercedes A class, but torque is 58 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite the higher power, Mazda MX-5 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 5.5 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda MX-5 consumes 2.6 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 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
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: | 9.7 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda MX-5 is 1.3 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. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`255 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4400 | 8800 | |
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