The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
€ 27,500

€ 27,400

€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
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 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
OM 607.951

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.63 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
47 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
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