The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
€ 29,300
 Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
€ 31,700
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 30 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (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 30 TDI (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 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.5 %
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 30 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
DGTE
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
114 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
131 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

571 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d Sedan

▶ REPLAY
26.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
26.59 lb/hp
33.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
53 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
46 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
706 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
706 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Environmental Impact
90.4 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 30 TDI
90.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
224 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data