Mercedes C class 2021 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 258 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 72 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 160 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 5.7 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1.7 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 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 1080 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 97 mm (3.8 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. Choose from two 4x4 versions of Mazda 3 2019 if off-road driveability is important to you. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes C class is larger. Mercedes C class is 9 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes C class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`280 kg | 1`959 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`600 kg | 1`394 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 680 kg | 565 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
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| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 40 000 | 14 800 | |
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