The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 25,700
€ 26,800
€ 25,700
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is just 1.1 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
1421
1785
1966
1433
1780
2022
1785 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2636
4310
2699
4299
4310 mm
Length
4299 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.3 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CLHA
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
101 bhp
Mercedes A 160
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
12.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.84 kg/bhp
13.81 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 160
61 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
818 mi
Range
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
818 mi
609 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
540 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
