Mazda 121 1996 vs Mercedes A class 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.2 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 110 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
| Mazda 121 engine produces 7 HP less power than Mercedes A class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes A class. Despite less power, Mazda 121 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 121 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 121 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class, which means that by driving the Mazda 121 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 121 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes A class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 42 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 580 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.83 m | 3.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.63 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.32 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mazda 121 is 25 cm longer than the Mercedes A class, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 121 is 28 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 250 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Mazda 121 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 121 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes A class, which means Mazda 121 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`435 kg | 1`480 kg | |
| Net weight: | 915 kg | 1`020 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 520 kg | 460 kg | |
| Mazda 121 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 12 procentiem more than Mercedes A class. Therefore, Mazda 121 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 121 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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