The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 26,400

€ 20,400

€ 26,400
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 6.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4244 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.41 %

General
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
120 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
25.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25.17 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
45 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
34 mpg
city
44 mpg
57 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
478 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
98.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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