Mercedes E class 2016 vs Mazda 3 2003
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| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes E class is available with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 2.0 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.3 - 2.3 (petrol, diesel) | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 - 612 HP | 84 - 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 - 850 NM | 122 - 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.4 - 8.4 seconds | 9 - 14.3 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.7 - 4.8 | 5.0 - 8.2 | |
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On average, Mercedes E class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.93 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.86 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 48 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 10 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 878 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 59 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes E class (by 592 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12.5 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 2.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 2`407 | ~ 1`728 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 1200 | |
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