The Comparative Analysis :

Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 28,400
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 MPS is 8.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
177.6 in
Length
169 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.77 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BL
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
256 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 MPS
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
12.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
12.66 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
25 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
18 mpg
city
56 mpg
31 mpg
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
388 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
388 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
181.9 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mazda 3 MPS
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft