The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 20,400

€ 29,500

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 CD is 6.3 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 160 d
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
169.3
175.6 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 160 d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.3 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 160 d
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CD
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
108 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 160 d
115 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
27.25 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
52 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
62 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
839 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
759 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
92.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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