The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 23,400
€ 26,100
€ 23,400
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 1.9 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 160
1421
1765
1957
1440
1796
1992
1765 mm
Width
1796 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1440 mm
2578
4238
2729
4419
4238 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 160
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.37 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 160
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
M 282.914
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 160
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1375 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
250 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 160
116 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
13.03 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
60 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160
47 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
727 mi
Range
486 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
