The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (09 - 11)
€ 29,700

€ 17,000

€ 29,700
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 slightly. The Mercedes A 180 d is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.2 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Mercedes A 180 d
Mazda 3 1.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
57.9
69.1
77
70.7 in
Width
69.1 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
57.9 in
107.4
174
103.9
175.6
174 in
Length
175.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d
Mazda 3 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.15 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d
Mazda 3 1.6
W177
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 d
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d
114 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
126 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
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27.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
27.95 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
59 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
45 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
542 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
668 mi
542 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
82.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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