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Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Mercedes V Class comparison

Compare performance (186 HP vs 237 HP), boot space and price (25,000 £ vs 48,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Mazda 3 Hatchback or Mercedes V Class?

Mazda 3 Hatchback vs Mercedes V Class: Key differences

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • considerably cheaper
  • clearly more efficient
  • substantially lighter
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Mercedes V Class

  • clearly more power
  • marginally quicker 0–100 km/h
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

3 Hatchback

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mazda 3 Hatchback is considerably cheaper – starting at 25,000 £ , while the Mercedes V Class costs 48,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 23,144 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mazda 3 Hatchback uses 5.6 L/100km and is clearly more efficient than the Mercedes V Class with 7.1 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.

V Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Mercedes V Class offers clearly more power – delivering 237 HP compared to 186 HP. That’s roughly 51 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes V Class is marginally quicker – completing the sprint in 7.4 s, while the Mazda 3 Hatchback takes 8 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Mercedes V Class delivers clearly more torque with 500 Nm compared to 240 Nm. That’s about 260 Nm more.

3 Hatchback

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Mercedes V Class offers more seats – 6 vs 5.

In terms of curb weight, Mazda 3 Hatchback is substantially lighter – 1,417 kg compared to 2,192 kg. The difference is around 775 kg.

When it comes to payload, the Mercedes V Class carries substantially more – 908 kg compared to 502 kg. That’s a difference of about 406 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mazda 3 Hatchback holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £25,000
3 Hatchback

Mazda 3 Hatchback

  • Engine Type Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 140 - 186 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
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The Mazda 3 hatchback blends elegant design with a surprisingly sporty drive, giving a cabin that feels more upscale than you’d expect for the segment. Practical enough for everyday life yet eager to entertain behind the wheel, it’s a smart, good-humored choice that makes even grocery runs feel like a mini escape.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,000 - 36,000 £
Price
48,200 - 83,300 £
Consumption L/100km
5.6 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
7.1 - 10.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 146 g/km
co2
187 - 232 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Bus
Seats
5
Seats
6
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,417 - 1,529 kg
Curb weight
2,192 - 2,464 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,928 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
487 - 502 kg
Payload
636 - 908 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
140 - 186 HP
Power HP
163 - 237 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8 - 9.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.4 - 10.7 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
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Torque
238 - 240 Nm
Torque
370 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
103 - 137 kW
Power kW
120 - 174 kW
Engine capacity
1,998 - 2,488 cm3
Engine capacity
1,950 - 1,999 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
Brand
Mazda
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
What drive types are available for the Mazda 3 Hatchback?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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