The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 26,000

€ 24,100

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.0.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
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 2.0
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1835 kg

Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.94 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
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
1999 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
148 bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
187 NM
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
187 NM
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 2.0
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15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
63 mpg
city
27 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L