Mercedes A class 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 213 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 13 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 37 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 51 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 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: | 4.45 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: | no data | 295 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
370 litres | 1019 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| 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 (€): | 24 400 | 21 000 | |
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