Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mazda 6 2007
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Sedan | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.1 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 330 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes E class engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda 6, but torque is 15 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite the higher power, Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes E class consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes E class could require 180 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1020 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 960 km with real consumption | ||
| 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes E class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes C klase | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda 5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes E class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.84 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes E class is 8 cm longer than the Mazda 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 519 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 81 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`270 | 2`035 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 265 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2800 | |
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