The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 25,800
€ 17,000
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 160 is 6.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.9
69.1
77
70.1 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
169.3
103.9
175.6
169.3 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.41 %
General
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6
W176
Generation
BL
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
