Mercedes E class 2013 vs Mazda 6 2012
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 3.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 252 HP | 192 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 256 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.4 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes E class engine produces 60 HP more power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Mazda 6. Thanks to more power Mercedes E class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.4 l/100km | 8.0 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 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes E class consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 59 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| 560 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.88 m | 4.87 m | |
| Width: | 1.85 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes E class and Mazda 6 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 489 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage capacity. Mercedes E class has 51 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes E class is 1 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`390 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 7200 | |
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