Mercedes A class 2015 vs Mazda 3 2013
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 109 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 260 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Mercedes A class engine produces 9 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.5 | 5.1 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 40 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1140 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1180 km on highway | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 16 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Scenic, Renault Megane, Dacia Duster | Used also on Mazda 2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 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, 2 cm narrower, 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`850 | 1`800 | |
| 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 | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 18 600 | 7800 | |
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