The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 22,300
€ 26,100
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
55.9
69.5
77
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
166.9
107.4
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.48 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
CAXC
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.84 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
600 mi
Range
486 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
108 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
