The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 24,400

€ 26,100

€ 24,400
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 2.0 TDI DPF 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.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
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 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
BMM
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.28 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
670 mi
Range
486 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft