The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 20,400

€ 28,800

€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.4 %

General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
44 mpg
city
60 mpg
60 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
777 mi
Range
710 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
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).
71.9 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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