The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 26,800

€ 20,400

€ 26,800
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 considerably. The Mercedes A 160 is 6.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.05 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 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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30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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