The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 29,900
€ 26,100
€ 29,900
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 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
56.1
70
77.4
56.7
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.7 in
102.4
167
107.4
174
167 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.48 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DBKA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
797 mi
Range
486 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
