The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,100
 Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) Mercedes A 160
€ 35,600
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
107.4
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.18 %
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 160
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
27.56 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
486 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft