The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 17,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘ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 CDI is 6.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
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
103.9
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
192 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 1.6
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
28.47 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft
