The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 SKYACTIV-Drive (17 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 23,100

€ 27,400

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
57.7
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
57.7 in
Height
56.4 in
106.3
176
106.3
169.3
176 in
Length
169.3 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
BM
Generation
W176
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 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
118 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 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
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 160 d
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24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
24.66 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
42 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
49 mpg
highway
69 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
566 mi
Range
839 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
566 mi
839 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).
76.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
106.1 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 120
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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