The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 20,400
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 CDI
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
69.1
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
106.3
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 CDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
44 mpg
city
52 mpg
60 mpg
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
818 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft