The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) vs. Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 27,900
€ 36,900
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mazda 3 MPS is 3.6 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250 e.
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 250 e
57.5
69.7
77.6
56.9
70.7
78.4
69.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.5 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
177.6
107.4
174
177.6 in
Length
174 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 250 e
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3704 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.09 %
General
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 250 e
BL
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 250 e
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
215 hp
Mercedes A 250 e
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250 e
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 250 e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250 e
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12.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.23 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.57 lb/hp
17.23 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 250 e
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
168 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
168 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
18 mpg
city
No data
31 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
9.2 gal
388 mi
Range
1553 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
1553 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
26.6 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
26.6 kWh
Mercedes A 250 e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
40 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 250 e
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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





















