Mercedes A class 1997 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 2 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.0 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Mercedes A class over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mercedes A class 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: | 3.58 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.60 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mercedes A class is 67 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1000 litres | |
| Mercedes A class has 5 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 700 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mercedes A class, so Mazda 323 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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