Mercedes A class 1999 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 125 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 5 HP less power than Mazda 323, but torque is 9 NM more than Mazda 323. Despite less power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 9.2 | |
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The Mercedes A class is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mercedes A class consumes 1 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 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| 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 | 630'000 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 | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Premacy, Mazda MPV | |
| 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. | |||
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: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.1 metres more 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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