Mercedes E class 2016 vs Mazda 3 2004
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 194 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 84 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mercedes E class is larger. Mercedes E class is 50 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 9 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | 635 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 240 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 835 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.6 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`375 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 1200 | |
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