The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

€ 22,700
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11) Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
€ 36,400
 Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15) Mercedes A 250
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400

ⓘ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 6.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 250
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
69.1
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
103.9
175.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
106.3
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 250
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.64 %
Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 250
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
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
149 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
149 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250

Performance

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 250
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250

▶ REPLAY
19.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
19.9 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
536 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
503 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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