The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP (13 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 250 4MATIC 7G-DCT (13 - 15)
€ 22,500

€ 36,400

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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 250.
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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
175.6 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 250
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.62 %

General
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
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 165 i-ELOOP
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
163 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
163 hp
208 hp
Mercedes A 250
155 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 250
Performance
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 250
130 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 250
▶ REPLAY
17.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.95 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
17.58 lb/hp
15.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 250
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
41 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 250
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
546 mi
Range
536 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
546 mi
536 mi
Mercedes A 250
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).
123.1 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
109.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 250
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-G 165 i-ELOOP
Mercedes A 250
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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