The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

€ 24,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,000
 Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
BMM
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.28 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
670 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft