The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..)

€ 34,600
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 29,300
 Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
70.7
77.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..)
107.4
179.1
175.5 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.04 %
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
148 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d Sedan

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21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
21.9 lb/hp
33.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
712 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data