Mazda 6 2015 vs Mercedes E class 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 7.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 34 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 90 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 50 litres | |
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 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 8 other car models, including Mercedes C klase, Mercedes A klase, Mercedes B klase | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 6 2015 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 2015 2.0 engine Mercedes E klase 2016 2.0 engine: This engine is economical for its power output but has several notable weaknesses. Problems with variable valve timing regulators (phasors) are common, often requiring attention due to malfunctions. The timing ... More about Mercedes E klase 2016 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.87 m | 4.92 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 5 cm shorter than the Mercedes E class, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 438 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1470 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 102 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes E class, which means Mazda 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`965 | 2`245 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mercedes E class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 6 has serious deffects in 100 percent more cases than Mercedes E class, so Mercedes E class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 17 600 | 23 800 | |
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