The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
€ 28,600
€ 26,000
€ 28,600
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 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1421
1777
1966
1433
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2601
4237
2699
4292
4237 mm
Length
4292 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1435 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.79 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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9.7 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.7 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
50 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
661 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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).
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
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
122 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
