Mercedes C class 2021 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 200 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 440 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
|
Mercedes C class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes C class engine produces 84 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 170 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mercedes C class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 4.6 | |
|
The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes C class consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 1210 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: | 4.75 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
|
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 |
no data | 1138 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`380 kg | 1`914 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`680 kg | 1`401 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 700 kg | 513 kg | |
| Mercedes C class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 27 procentiem more than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mercedes C class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 40 000 | 14 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mercedes C klase has
|
Mazda 3 has
| |