The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 26,100

€ 20,400

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 160 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.7
70.7
78.4
57.9
69.1
77
70.7 in
Width
69.1 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 in
107.4
174
103.9
175.6
174 in
Length
175.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.11 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
W177
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft