Mazda 6 2012 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: | 150 HP | 204 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 500 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 54 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 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 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1580 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 1820 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| 1030 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: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes E 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. | |||
| 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: | 489 litres | 540 litres | |
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Mercedes E class has more luggage space. Mazda 6 has 51 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1 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): | no data | 2`330 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes E class is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 6 scores significantly higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mercedes E class has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 7200 | 14 800 | |
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