The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 34,700
€ 24,900
€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 250 is 6.6 inches shorter, an inch wider and 1.5 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 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 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
General
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
49 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 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
