The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,600

€ 26,800

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 6.2 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
1421
1777
1966
1433
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2601
4237
2699
4299
4237 mm
Length
4299 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
1245 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
150 kg
10.75 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CYVB
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
108 bhp
at 4600 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 bhp
101 bhp
Mercedes A 160
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
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11.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
11.53 kg/bhp
13.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
621 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
116 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
341 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L