Mercedes A class 2018 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 43 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 100 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.8 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1040 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 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, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 408 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: | 1`915 kg | 1`835 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 10 800 | |
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