The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 29,900
€ 28,200
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.38 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
