The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 26,600

€ 26,000

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 160 CDI
57.1
70.7
80.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.7 in
Width
70.1 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
56.4 in
106.3
175.6
106.3
169
175.6 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3097 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.71 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 160 CDI
BM
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 160 CDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
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20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
39 mpg
city
52 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
818 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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