Mazda 6 2005 vs Mercedes C class 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 143 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes C class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 23 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 55 NM less than Mercedes C class. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1060 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 710 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mercedes C class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes CLK, Mercedes SLK | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes C class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes C class engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.73 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 16 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1662 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`870 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes C class, so Mazda 6 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 1600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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