The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 23,000
€ 29,500
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
55.9
69.5
77
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
166.9
106.3
169.3
166.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CAYB
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
112 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
42 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
