The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
€ 17,000

€ 28,400

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 200 CDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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 200 CDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.15 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 200 CDI
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 200 CDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 200 CDI
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
45 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
723 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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