The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 26,000

€ 17,000

€ 26,000
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 CDI is 16.8 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 3.7 cm lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1433
1780
2022
1470
1755
1955
1780 mm
Width
1755 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1433 mm
Height
1470 mm
2699
4292
2640
4460
4292 mm
Length
4460 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1770 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
10.04 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
104 bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
145 NM
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
145 NM
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
12.07 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
63 mpg
city
34 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 CDI
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L