The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 28,400

€ 24,500

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 MPS is 8.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180.
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180
57.5
69.7
79.3
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.7 in
Width
70.1 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.5 in
Height
56.4 in
103.9
177.6
106.3
169
177.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.79 %

General
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
18 mpg
city
31 mpg
31 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
388 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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