The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 25,000
€ 27,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI 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 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
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18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
