The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 28,800

€ 20,400

€ 28,800
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 6.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Mercedes A 180 d 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
169.3
103.9
175.6
169.3 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.4 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 180 d 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
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d 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
24.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
74 mpg
highway
60 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
710 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
71.9 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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