The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 22,500

€ 24,500

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP 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.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180
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-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.1 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180
BM
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
546 mi
Range
565 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180
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