Mercedes A class 2018 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 190 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 300 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 70 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 5.6 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1060 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 419 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: | 2`050 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`445 kg | 1`240 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 605 kg | 595 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 10 800 | |
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