Mercedes A class 1997 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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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 | 95 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 143 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.6 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 0.9 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 135 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: | 700 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 770 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class 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: | 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: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1000 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| 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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