Mercedes A class 2008 vs Mazda 2 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Mercedes A class engine produces 21 HP less power than Mazda 2, but torque is 43 NM more than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Mercedes A class reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.9 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.4 l/100km | 7.0 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 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 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mercedes A class consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mercedes A class gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 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 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 2 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: | 3.88 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`835 | 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 (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
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