The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 17,500

€ 37,600

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 6.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Mercedes A 250.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Mercedes A 250
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
169.3
175.6 in
Length
169.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Mercedes A 250
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.28 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Mercedes A 250
BM
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Mercedes A 250
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
99 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Mercedes A 250
113 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
28.06 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
46 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
621 mi
Range
527 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
621 mi
527 mi
Mercedes A 250
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
125 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 100
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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