The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

€ 24,500
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 20,400
 Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10) Mazda 3 1.6 CD
€ 24,500
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 180 is 6.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Mercedes A 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57.9
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
103.9
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.55 %
Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)

General

Mercedes A 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180
120 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Performance

Mercedes A 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
126 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD

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25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
25.17 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180
43 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
565 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 180
565 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
104.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180
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