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. Both 2012 Mazda Premacy and 2012 Mercedes-Benz A are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda Premacy (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz A. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda Premacy 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 1445 kg more than 2012 Mazda Premacy.

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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mazda Premacy. (172 Nm @ 4500 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 1991 cc 1991 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 129 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 172 Nm 250 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Top Speed 188 km/hour 181 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.7 seconds 10.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1385 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 8.7 L/100km 5.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 60 L


 

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