The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 50,200
€ 27,700
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 45 AMG is 3.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 2.1 inches lower than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
55.8
70.1
79.6
57.9
69.1
77
70.1 in
Width
69.1 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.8 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
171.9
103.9
175.6
171.9 in
Length
175.6 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.78 %
General
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
W176
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 133
Engine Series
M 133.980
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.2 L / 108 cu in
355 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
355 hp
182 hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
332 lb‑ft
at 2250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 45 AMG
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 45 AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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9.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.75 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 AMG
9.66 lb/hp
17.75 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 45 AMG
34 mpg
44 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
505 mi
Range
633 mi
Mercedes A 45 AMG
505 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
111 kWh
Mercedes A 45 AMG
130.7 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
259 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 AMG
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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



















