Mercedes A class 2018 vs Mazda 3 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 11 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 6.1 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Mercedes B klase, Mercedes CLA, Mercedes GLA | 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. | |||
| 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, if possible |
no data | 1019 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`860 kg | 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 (€): | 29 200 | 21 600 | |
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