Mercedes A class 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes A class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 - 421 HP | 116 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 - 500 NM | 150 - 434 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 3.9 - 10.9 seconds | 8.1 - 12.4 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes A class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda 3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.3 - 8.4 | 4.1 - 9.0 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more 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! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 81 - 104 mm (3.2 - 4.1 inches) | 135 - 140 mm (5.3 - 5.5 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: | 4.45 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 569 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1210 litres | 1026 litres | |
| Mercedes A class has 199 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 184 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 1`998 kg | ~ 1`914 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`424 kg | ~ 1`400 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 574 kg | ~ 514 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 10 procentiem more than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mercedes A class is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 21 600 | |
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