The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 17,000
€ 29,100
€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 1.6 is 6.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 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 180 CDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.89 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28 mpg
city
52 mpg
45 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
534 mi
Range
818 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
