The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 23,600
€ 28,700
€ 23,600
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 1.9 TDI e is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mercedes A 160 d
55.9
69.5
77
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
166.9
107.4
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mercedes A 160 d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mercedes A 160 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
OM 608.915
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mercedes A 160 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
759 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
