The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 22,700
€ 25,800
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 DISI i-stop is 6.3 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160
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 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %
General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
575 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
102.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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
















