Mazda 6 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.1 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 175 HP | 170 HP | |
| Torque: | 420 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 8.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 5 HP more power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mercedes E class. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 4.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1370 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1580 km on highway | 1430 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 850 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: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| 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: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes ML, Mercedes A klase | |
| 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. | |||
| Mercedes E klase 2013 2.1 engine: The engine has a long service life if it is serviced on time and has reasonable fuel consumption. The most common problems are caused by the engine chain tensioner and the fuel delivery system. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.88 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 and Mercedes E class are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 481 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 59 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`055 | 2`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 16 600 | 15 600 | |
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