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

€ 28,400

€ 28,800
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition is 8.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 MPS.
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.5
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
106.3
169.3
103.9
177.6
169.3 in
Length
177.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.77 %

General
Mercedes A 180 d 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 d 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 d 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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
192 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 MPS
Performance
Mercedes A 180 d 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
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
62 mph
62
mph
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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28.27 lb/hp
12.66 lb/hp
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Mazda 3 MPS
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
67 mpg
25 mpg
Mazda 3 MPS
60 mpg
city
18 mpg
74 mpg
highway
31 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
710 mi
Range
388 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
710 mi
388 mi
Mazda 3 MPS
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).
181.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
71.9 kWh
181.9 kWh
Mazda 3 MPS
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 180 d 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