The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 28,400

€ 23,300

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 200 CDI is 6.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
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
103.9
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %

General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
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 200 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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