The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 250 Sport 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 27,700

€ 41,400

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘ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 2.2 CD is 6.3 inches longer, an inch narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 Sport.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 250 Sport
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.65 %

General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 250 Sport
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 250 Sport
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
215 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 250 Sport
132 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 250 Sport
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17.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.75 lb/hp
15.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
44 mpg
35 mpg
Mercedes A 250 Sport
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
633 mi
Range
519 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
633 mi
519 mi
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Environmental Impact
111 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).
127 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
111 kWh
127 kWh
Mercedes A 250 Sport
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Mercedes A 250 Sport
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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