2012 Mazda Premacy vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A
To start off, both 2012 Mazda Premacy 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 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mercedes-Benz A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mercedes-Benz A should accelerate faster than 2012 Mazda Premacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mercedes-Benz A weights approximately 1480 kg more than 2012 Mazda Premacy. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mercedes-Benz A (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz A will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mazda Premacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Mazda Premacy | 2012 Mercedes-Benz A | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Premacy | A |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1840 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
