The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
€ 30,000
€ 25,800
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
55.9
70.3
77.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
103.8
169.7
106.3
169.3
169.7 in
Length
169.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.55 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
101 hp
Mercedes A 160
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
144 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
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16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
575 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
575 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 160
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
















