The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 23,800
€ 29,500
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1423
1765
1995
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1423 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4292
2699
4299
4292 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.37 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CBZB
Engine Code
OM 607.951
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
189 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
▶ REPLAY
12.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
12.69 kg/bhp
16.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
53 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
43 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
645 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
