The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 25,800
 Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
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 quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
166.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.68 %
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)

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
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 270
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
575 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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