The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
€ 21,600
€ 50,200
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 1.6 CD is 3.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 45 AMG.
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 45 AMG
57.9
69.1
77
55.8
70.1
79.6
69.1 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
55.8 in
103.9
175.6
106.3
171.9
175.6 in
Length
171.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 45 AMG
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.47 %
General
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 45 AMG
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Code
M 133.980

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
113 hp
355 hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Performance
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 45 AMG
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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25.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
25.95 lb/hp
9.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
34 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
45 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
795 mi
Range
505 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
795 mi
505 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
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).
130.7 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Mercedes A 45 AMG
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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



















