The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 (11 - 13)
€ 32,300

€ 17,000

€ 32,300
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 considerably. The Mercedes A 220 is 6.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Mercedes A 220
Mazda 3 1.6
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 220
Mazda 3 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.33 %

General
Mercedes A 220
Mazda 3 1.6
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 220
Mazda 3 1.6
142 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
534 mi
Mercedes A 220
552 mi
534 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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