The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 27,400

€ 20,400

€ 27,400
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 6.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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
103.9
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.6 %

General
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
74 mpg
highway
62 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
74 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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