The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 250 e 8G-DCT (19 - ..) vs. Mazda 3 2.0 Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 36,900

€ 23,300

€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 e is 1.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and an inch lower than the Mazda 3 2.0.
Mercedes A 250 e
Mazda 3 2.0
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 e
Mazda 3 2.0
3704 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
705 lb
19.03 %

General
Mercedes A 250 e
Mazda 3 2.0
W177
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 250 e
Mazda 3 2.0
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6500 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
215 hp
148 hp
Mazda 3 2.0
332 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
138 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 250 e
332 lb‑ft
138 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.0
Performance
Mercedes A 250 e
Mazda 3 2.0
146 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 250 e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mazda 3 2.0
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17.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.26 lb/hp
Mercedes A 250 e
17.23 lb/hp
20.26 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 250 e
Mazda 3 2.0
Fuel Economy
168 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 250 e
168 mpg
31 mpg
Mazda 3 2.0
No data
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
41 mpg
9.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 250 e
1553 mi
450 mi
Mazda 3 2.0
Environmental Impact
26.6 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 e
26.6 kWh
144 kWh
Mazda 3 2.0
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP) 36AM-AO
Emission Standard
Euro 5
40 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
282 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 250 e
Mazda 3 2.0
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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