Mazda 626 2000 vs Mercedes C class 2000

 
Mazda 626
2000 - 2002
Mercedes C class
2000 - 2004
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel2.1 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming chain
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.

Performance

Power: 110 HP115 HP
Torque: 230 NM250 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 seconds12.1 seconds
Mazda 626 engine produces 5 HP less power than Mercedes C class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes C class. Despite less power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.96.1
Real fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100km6.0 l/100km
By specification Mazda 626 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes C class.
Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1080 km in combined cycle1010 km in combined cycle
1250 km on highway1340 km on highway
1100 km with real consumption1030 km with real consumption
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 626) 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: 6 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda PremacyInstalled on at least 2 other car models, including Mercedes E klase, Mercedes Vito
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.
Hydraulic tappets: noyes
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.
Mazda 626 2000 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however.

Dimensions

Length: 4.59 m4.53 m
Width: 1.71 m1.73 m
Height: 1.43 m1.43 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 626 is 6 cm longer than the Mercedes C class, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 502 litresno data
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.8 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mercedes C class, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5001`500
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

average
Mazda 626 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 626 quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 10001600
Rating in user reviews: 6.2/10 7.9/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 626 has
  • timing belt engine
  • more dynamic
  • lower price
Mercedes C klase has
  • timing chain engine
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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