The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 17,000

€ 38,700

€ 17,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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.
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
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
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.61 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
BL
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
104 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6
107 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 250
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26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.01 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
26.92 lb/hp
15.01 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
534 mi
Range
488 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
534 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
121.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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