The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 250 (15 - 18)
€ 20,400
€ 33,300
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 250.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 250
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 250
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 250
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 250
116 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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24.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.78 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
24.49 lb/hp
14.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
53 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
471 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
777 mi
471 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
90.4 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 250
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
