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Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes A Class Saloon comparison

Compare performance (194 HP vs 320 HP), boot space and price (30,000 £ vs 32,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 6 Estate or Mercedes A Class Saloon?

Mazda 6 Estate vs Mercedes A Class Saloon: Key differences

Mazda 6 Estate

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  • barely cheaper
  • visibly more trunk space
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Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • markedly more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

6 Estate

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Mazda 6 Estate is barely cheaper – starting at 30,000 £ , while the Mercedes A Class Saloon costs 32,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,721 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class Saloon uses 0.7 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Mazda 6 Estate with 6.8 L/100km. The difference is about 6.1 L/100km.

A Class Saloon

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes A Class Saloon offers markedly more power – delivering 320 HP compared to 194 HP. That’s roughly 126 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is substantially quicker – completing the sprint in 4.8 s, while the Mazda 6 Estate takes 8.1 s. That’s about 3.3 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Mercedes A Class Saloon is a bit faster – reaching 250 km/h, while the Mazda 6 Estate tops out at 223 km/h. The difference is around 27 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes A Class Saloon delivers considerably more torque with 450 Nm compared to 258 Nm. That’s about 192 Nm more.

6 Estate

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class Saloon is barely lighter – 1,450 kg compared to 1,475 kg. The difference is around 25 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Mazda 6 Estate offers visibly more boot space – 522 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 127 L.

When it comes to payload, the Mazda 6 Estate carries slightly more – 571 kg compared to 490 kg. That’s a difference of about 81 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class Saloon is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,700
A Class Saloon

Mercedes A Class Saloon

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 320 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 88 km
Mazda 6 Estate
Mercedes A Class Saloon

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Mazda 6 Estate

The Mazda 6 Estate marries elegant, flowing design with everyday practicality, so you get a grown-up wagon that still looks the part on a weekend escape. It rewards drivers with poised handling and a nicely finished cabin, proving that sensible family cars can be engaging — and a little bit cheeky — too.

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Mercedes A Class Saloon

The Mercedes A‑Class Saloon blends compact practicality with premium flair, wrapping a surprisingly spacious interior in a slick, modern package that feels more grown-up than its hatchback sibling. It’s an ideal choice for city drivers who want Mercedes polish and cutting-edge tech without the ostentation of a larger saloon, and it even manages to make the daily commute feel a little bit special.

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Mazda 6 Estate
Mercedes A Class Saloon

Costs and Consumption

Price
30,000 - 43,500 £
Price
32,700 - 55,900 £
Consumption L/100km
6.8 - 7.6 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
0.7 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
88 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
155 - 172 g/km
co2
16 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
62 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 - 51 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Estate
Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
4
Curb weight
1,475 - 1,598 kg
Curb weight
1,450 - 1,705 kg
Trunk capacity
522 L
Trunk capacity
345 - 395 L
Length
4,805 mm
Length
4,558 - 4,570 mm
Width
1,840 mm
Width
1,796 mm
Height
1,480 mm
Height
1,413 - 1,429 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,664 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
483 - 571 kg
Payload
475 - 490 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
145 - 194 HP
Power HP
116 - 320 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.1 - 10.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.8 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
205 - 223 km/h
Max Speed
206 - 250 km/h
Torque
213 - 258 Nm
Torque
200 - 450 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
107 - 143 kW
Power kW
85 - 235 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,021 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
E, F
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, G, E
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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