Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mazda 2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.4 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: | 82 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 15.5 seconds | |
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Mercedes A class is more dynamic to drive. Mercedes A class engine produces 14 HP more power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Mazda 2. Thanks to more power Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 4.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mercedes A class consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mercedes A class could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 870 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: | 400'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mercedes A class is 12 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 435 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1370 litres | 787 litres | |
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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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mercedes A class (by 583 litres). | |||
| 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`835 | 1`520 | |
| Safety: | 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 (€): | 3000 | 2000 | |
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