The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 17,000

€ 25,000

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 6.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57.9
69.1
77
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.1 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
56.4 in
103.9
175.6
106.3
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.7 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
119.4 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft