The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 17,000

€ 26,100

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.2 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 160
57.9
69.1
77
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.1 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.9 in
Height
56.7 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 160
2800 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.91 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 160
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four 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
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 160
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 160
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
534 mi
Range
486 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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