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

€ 27,400

€ 22,500
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 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.12 %

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

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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
130 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
31 mpg
city
56 mpg
49 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
546 mi
Range
690 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
74 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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