The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 24,100
€ 34,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700
ⓘ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 250.
Mazda 3 2.0
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
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 250
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.25 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 250
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
148 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0
138 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 250
127 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
19.96 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
31 mpg
40 mpg
Mercedes A 250
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
526 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
450 mi
526 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
111.8 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
