Mercedes A class 1998 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 60 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 40 HP less power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 70 NM less than Mazda 323. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 6.2 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 1.3 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 195 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1200 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1450 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 980 km with real consumption | 880 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: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 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. | |||
| Mazda 323 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
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: | 390 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1700 litres | 1000 litres | |
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Mercedes A class has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mercedes A class has 35 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. The Mazda 323 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 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`540 | 1`650 | |
| 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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