Mercedes A class 2015 vs Mazda 3 2013
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes A class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.1 | 1.5 - 2.5 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 211 HP | 100 - 187 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 400 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 13.8 seconds | 8.1 - 13.6 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 - 6.7 | 4.1 - 7.6 | |
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On average, the Mercedes A class petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Mazda 3. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 93 mm (3.7 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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Mercedes A class is smaller. Mercedes A class is 17 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mercedes A class is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 341 litres | 364 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1157 litres | 1263 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Mercedes A class has 23 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 106 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`971 | ~ 1`864 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mercedes A class scores higher in safety tests, but Mazda 3 is better rated in child safety tests. The Mazda 3 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 7000 | |
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