The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11)
€ 34,700

€ 28,000

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 250 is 16.8 cm shorter, 2.5 cm wider and 3.7 cm lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1433
1780
2022
1470
1755
1955
1780 mm
Width
1755 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1433 mm
Height
1470 mm
2699
4292
2640
4460
4292 mm
Length
4460 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.7 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol 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
1991 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
208 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
350 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 250
350 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
149 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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6.95 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 250
6.95 kg/bhp
8.08 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 250
48 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
59 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
526 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
610 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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L