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. | |||
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 |
no data | 1700 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 121 has 100 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes A class. 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 (kg): | 1`435 | 1`480 | |
| 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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