The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 26,600

€ 25,000

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3097 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.2 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
BM
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
125 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
20.93 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
49 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
598 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
661 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
98.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 150
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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