2012 Mazda BT-50 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A

To start off, both 2012 Mazda BT-50 and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda BT-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (94 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda BT-50 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 270 kg more than 2012 Mazda BT-50.

Because 2012 Mazda BT-50 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Mazda BT-50 (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (141 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda BT-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Mazda BT-50 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
Make Mazda Mercedes-Benz
Model BT-50 A
Year Released 2012 2012
Body Type Pickup Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2498 cc 1498 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 108 HP 94 HP
Engine RPM 3500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 257 Nm 141 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 83 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92 mm 69.2 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 955 kg 1225 kg
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1550 mm
Wheelbase Size 3010 mm 2570 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 6.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 50 L 54 L


 

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