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: | 150 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.4 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 115 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.0 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
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 E 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: | 4.92 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: | 11.6 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1.3 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`320 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 27 400 | 1200 | |
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