The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 29,900
€ 28,700
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
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 d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.65 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
DBKA
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
53 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
797 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
