The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
€ 27,000

€ 28,400

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 CDI is 21.8 cm shorter, 1 cm wider and 2.7 cm lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1433
1780
2022
1460
1770
2015
1780 mm
Width
1770 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2015 mm
1433 mm
Height
1460 mm
2699
4292
2640
4510
4292 mm
Length
4510 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 MPS
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1925 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.1 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 MPS
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
2261 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
108 bhp
256 bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI
260 NM
380 NM
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 MPS
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS
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12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.74 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
12.92 kg/bhp
5.74 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
74 mpg
29 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
63 mpg
city
21 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
38 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
818 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
818 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
78.2 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
300 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L