Mazda 6 2012 vs Mercedes E class 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 3.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 HP | 252 HP | |
| Torque: | 256 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds | |
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Mercedes E class is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 60 HP less power than Mercedes E class, whereas torque is 84 NM less than Mercedes E class. Due to the lower power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 10.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 6 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes E class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1000 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 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: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-5 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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`390 | |
| 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 (€): | 7000 | 16 800 | |
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