The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 36,500

€ 20,100

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Mercedes A 250 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 1.6.
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6
56.9
70.7
78.4
57.9
69.1
77
70.7 in
Width
69.1 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
107.4
174
103.9
175.6
174 in
Length
175.6 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.66 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6
W177
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
104 hp
Mazda 3 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
107 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
107 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
46 mpg
highway
39 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 1.6
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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