The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
€ 28,200
 Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 30 TDI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
169.8 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI S tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
DGTE
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
114 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

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26.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
26.78 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
59 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
55 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
777 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
82.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft