Mercedes A class 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 387 HP | 186 HP | |
| Torque: | 480 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 201 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 240 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 48 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 94 mm (3.7 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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: | 1.85 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1210 litres | 1026 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 184 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.5 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.9 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: | 2`080 kg | 2`013 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`545 kg | 1`409 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 535 kg | 604 kg | |
| Mercedes A class load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 3 has serious deffects in 140 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 29 800 | 22 800 | |
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