2011 Mercedes-Benz A vs. 2011 Mazda BT-50
To start off, both 2011 Mercedes-Benz A and 2011 Mazda BT-50 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,604 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (123 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 100 kg more than 2011 Mazda BT-50.
Because 2011 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Mazda BT-50 (206 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz A.
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2011 Mercedes-Benz A | 2011 Mazda BT-50 | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda |
Model | A | BT-50 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.2 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |