Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mazda 2 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 86 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 122 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 23 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 128 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 110 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 2110 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 2390 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 1890 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 330'000 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 Mercedes A class engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 2 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mercedes A class 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: | 3.88 m | 3.90 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.59 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 2, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 11 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1995 litres | 787 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 185 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The Mazda 2 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 1208 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mercedes A class has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 2 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mercedes A class, so Mercedes A class quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3800 | 2400 | |
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