Mercedes C class 2021 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 118 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes C class engine produces 52 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 97 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 51 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) | 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 | |
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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 | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 2`250 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | low | |
| Average price (€): | 40 000 | 14 800 | |
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