Mercedes A class 2009 vs Mazda 2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 8 HP less power than Mazda 2, but torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mercedes A class consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 930 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 610 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: | 370'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mercedes B klase | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 |
1370 litres | no data | |
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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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`485 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 3400 | 2400 | |
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