The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

€ 25,000
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,900
 Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
69.7
77.6
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)
103.9
177.6
169 in
Length
177.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.83 %
Mazda 3 MPS (09 - 11)

General

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
24.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
24.98 lb/hp
12.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
34 mpg
city
18 mpg
57 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
598 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft