The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 26,000

€ 27,600

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
169
107.3
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
W176
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
52 mpg
city
45 mpg
71 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
818 mi
Range
674 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
96.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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