The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 22,700

€ 29,000

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 16.8 cm longer, 2.5 cm narrower and 3.7 cm taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1470
1755
1955
1433
1780
2022
1755 mm
Width
1780 mm
1955 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1470 mm
Height
1433 mm
2640
4460
2699
4292
4460 mm
Length
4292 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.81 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
149 bhp
at 6200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
191 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
191 NM
250 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
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9.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
9.03 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
42 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
30 mpg
city
63 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
86 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
503 mi
Range
818 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 180 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1360 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L