The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 26,700
€ 25,800
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
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
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
138 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
575 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
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
