The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,300
€ 26,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
55.9
69.5
77
56.4
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
101.5
165.9
106.3
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 270
BMM
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.45 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
30.45 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 160
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
632 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
