The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 21,600

€ 27,400

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.96 %

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

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

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
city
56 mpg
62 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
795 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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