Mazda 6 2018 vs Mercedes C class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 156 HP | |
| Torque: | 213 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 9 HP more power than Mercedes C class, but torque is 37 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite the higher power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.2 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 60 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 41 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 510 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 C 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 6 2018 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda 6 2018 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 18 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 489 litres | 480 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 9 litres more trunk space than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 11.22 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.78 metres more than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`046 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 6 is better rated in child safety tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes C class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mercedes C class, so Mercedes C class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 23 800 | 26 200 | |
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