The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,800
 Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1423 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
2578
4292
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4292 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.72 %
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CAXC
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
101 bhp
Mercedes A 160
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

144 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

▶ REPLAY
11.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
11.26 kg/bhp
13.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
49 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 160
38 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L