The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 7G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 1.6 CD (10 - 11)
€ 36,500

€ 20,400

€ 36,500
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 slightly. The Mercedes A 250 is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 1.6 CD.
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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 CD
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.75 %

General
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
W177
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 1.6 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
221 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Mercedes A 250
221 hp
113 hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 250
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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14.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250
14.52 lb/hp
24.49 lb/hp
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 250
38 mpg
53 mpg
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
60 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 250
431 mi
777 mi
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 250
117.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250
Mazda 3 1.6 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1268 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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