The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 25,500

€ 36,500

€ 25,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105 is 2 inches longer and 0.8 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Mercedes A 250
57.7
70.7
80.8
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.7 in
Height
56.9 in
106.3
176
107.4
174
176 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Mercedes A 250
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.52 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Mercedes A 250
BM
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
104 hp
221 hp
Mercedes A 250
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Mercedes A 250
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
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28.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.52 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
28.83 lb/hp
14.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
53 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 250
48 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
720 mi
Range
431 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
720 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
117.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
90.4 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 105
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









35.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft