The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 (19 - ..)
€ 34,700

€ 25,600

€ 34,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 250 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
56.4 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
169
107.3
175.6
169 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3029 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4184 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.93 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
W176
Generation
BP
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 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
208 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
208 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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15.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
15.32 lb/hp
26.57 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 250
40 mpg
57 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
30 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
526 mi
Range
773 mi
Mercedes A 250
526 mi
773 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 250
111.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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