The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,700
 Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
169.7 in
Length
174 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
8V
Generation
W177
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 608
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 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
120 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

▶ REPLAY
20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.63 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
47 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
668 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft