The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 28,000

€ 32,300

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 6.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 220.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 220
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 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 220
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 220
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 220
132 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
610 mi
Range
552 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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