The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 28,800

€ 24,800

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.2 CD.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.9
69.1
78.9
70.1 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.9 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 2.2 CD
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.45 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 2.2 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 2.2 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
2.2 L / 108 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
108 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
45 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
60 mpg
city
36 mpg
74 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
710 mi
Range
657 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
657 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 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).
107 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
107 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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