The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 27,800
€ 28,700
€ 27,800
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 1.8 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
55.9
70
77.4
56.7
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
102.4
166.8
107.4
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
8V
Generation
W177
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 608
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
526 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
