The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 28,400
 Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13) Mazda 3 MPS
€ 27,400
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 8.6 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
57.5
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
69.7
79.3
70.1 in
Width
69.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
56.4 in
Height
57.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)
103.9
177.6
169 in
Length
177.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.77 %
Mazda 3 MPS (11 - 13)

General

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

Engine

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
2.3 L / 113 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
256 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
256 hp
Mazda 3 MPS
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS

Performance

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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 MPS

▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
65 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
56 mpg
city
18 mpg
74 mpg
highway
31 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
690 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
74 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.5 cu ft