Mercedes E class 1999 vs Mazda 6 2008
| 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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 3.2 Petrol | 3.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 224 HP | 272 HP | |
| Torque: | 315 NM | 365 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mercedes E class engine produces 48 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Mazda 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.6 | 11.0 | |
| Mercedes E class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Mercedes E class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 740 km on highway | ||
| 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Chrysler Crossfire | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes E class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mercedes E class is smaller, but higher. Mercedes E class is 8 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mercedes E class is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 600 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1920 litres | no data | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes E class has 130 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. The Mazda 6 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 0.5 metres more than that of the Mazda 6, which means Mercedes E class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`360 | no data | |
| 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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