The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (09 - 10)
€ 34,500

€ 20,400

€ 34,500
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 220 CDI is 6.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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
103.9
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.11 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
108 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
19.49 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
49 mpg
city
41 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
759 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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