The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 27,400
€ 20,400
€ 27,400
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 d is 6.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Mercedes A 160 d
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 d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
Mazda 3 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
Mazda 3 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
55 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
