The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 28,400

€ 20,100

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 d is 6.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 d
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
169.3
103.9
175.6
169.3 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Mazda 3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
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 d
192 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d
Mazda 3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
597 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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28.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
28.47 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
55 mpg
city
23 mpg
69 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
839 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
839 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
76.1 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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