Mercedes E class 2016 vs Mazda 6 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.7 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 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 6) 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes E klase 2016 2.0 engine Mazda 6 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 6 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.92 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class is 5 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes E class is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 438 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1470 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 102 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`245 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 25 200 | 18 000 | |
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