The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
€ 23,000

€ 28,700

€ 23,000
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 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 20.5 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
1421
1765
1957
1440
1796
1992
1765 mm
Width
1796 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1440 mm
2578
4214
2729
4419
4214 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
4.91 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
94 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
172 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.03 kg/bhp
15.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
49 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
759 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 DPF
92.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L