2010 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2010 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2010 Mercedes-Benz A and 2010 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (154 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A.
Because 2010 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Mazda BT-50 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Mazda BT-50 (380 Nm @ 180 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A. (155 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz A.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz A | 2010 Mazda BT-50 | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
| Model | A | BT-50 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1699 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 180 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
