The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 24,100

€ 36,700

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 2.0 is 6.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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 2.0
Mercedes A 220 CDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.27 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 220 CDI
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 220 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
22 mpg
city
43 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
450 mi
Range
756 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
94.6 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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