Mercedes A class 2018 vs Mazda 3 2016
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mercedes A class is available with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive, while Mazda 3 can be equipped only with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid) | 1.5 - 2.5 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol and diesel engines. Mercedes A class is available also with hybrid engines. Hybrid engines offer superior fuel efficiency and reduced emissions compared to conventional engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 - 306 HP | 100 - 184 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 - 400 NM | 144 - 380 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 4.8 - 10.6 seconds | 8 - 13.5 seconds | |
| In general, Mercedes A class are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Mazda 3. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison! | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.4 - 7.3 | 3.8 - 8.1 | |
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Mercedes A class petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Mercedes A class equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 104 mm (4.1 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mercedes A class is 3 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 419 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mercedes A class is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mercedes A class can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | ~ 2`004 kg | ~ 1`850 kg | |
| Net weight: | ~ 1`423 kg | ~ 1`308 kg | |
| Load capacity: | ~ 581 kg | ~ 542 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 25 800 | 10 800 | |
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