Mercedes C class 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 4.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 510 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 700 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 388 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 487 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.9 | 5.5 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 4.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes C class could require 660 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 830 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 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 (Mazda 3) 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 (Mercedes C class) 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: | 4.76 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger, but slightly lower. Mercedes C class is 10 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 450 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mercedes C class has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the Mercedes C class uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`180 | 1`902 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 17 800 | 14 600 | |
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