The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 26,000
€ 24,800
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 6.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.9
69.1
78.9
70.1 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 in
56.4 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
169
103.9
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.77 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
52 mpg
city
36 mpg
71 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
657 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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).
107 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
