The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 22,100

€ 28,200

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 160 CDI.
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160 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 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %

General
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
141 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
141 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
20.18 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
35 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
26 mpg
city
51 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
777 mi
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
510 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
127 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.0 DISI i-stop
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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