The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 22,300

€ 28,700

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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-G 120 is 1.6 inches longer and 0.4 inches taller.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
57.1
70.7
80.8
56.7
70.7
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
80.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.1 in
Height
56.7 in
106.3
175.6
107.4
174
175.6 in
Length
174 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.73 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
BM
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
155 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
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24.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.57 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
34 mpg
city
50 mpg
49 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
566 mi
Range
668 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
82.2 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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