The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 26,000
 Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 160 CDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 160 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 160 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

▶ REPLAY
19.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.07 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft