Mazda Premacy 2001 vs Mercedes B class 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing 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: | 100 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Mazda Premacy engine produces 9 HP less power than Mercedes B class, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mercedes B class. Despite less power, Mazda Premacy reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda Premacy consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Premacy could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda Premacy consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mercedes B class. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 58 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 870 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda 323 | Used also on 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. Mazda Premacy might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mercedes B 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 Premacy 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.27 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.60 m | |
| Mazda Premacy is 7 cm longer than the Mercedes B class, 8 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 544 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1848 litres | 2245 litres | |
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Mercedes B class has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda Premacy has 124 litres less trunk space than the Mercedes B class. This could mean that the Mazda Premacy uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes B class (by 397 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Premacy is 1.1 metres less than that of the Mercedes B class, which means Mazda Premacy can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`845 | 1`880 | |
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| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Mercedes B class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda Premacy has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Mercedes B class, so Mercedes B class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2200 | |
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