The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,700
 Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 27,300
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 2.0 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 d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
1765
1957
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
1796
1992
1765 mm
Width
1796 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
2729
4419
4238 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1920 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.11 %
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
94 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 bhp
94 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
350 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

172 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

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8.3 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.16 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
8.3 kg/bhp
15.16 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
50 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
793 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
793 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L