The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 17,000
€ 36,900
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 1.6 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and an inch taller than the Mercedes A 250 e.
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
57.9
69.1
77
56.9
70.7
78.4
69.1 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
175.6
107.4
174
175.6 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
937 lb
25.3 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
BL
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
114 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.61 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
28 mpg
city
No data
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
542 mi
Range
1553 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
542 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
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).
26.6 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
119.4 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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















