The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

€ 35,000
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 35,000
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 35 TDI is just 1.4 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
1785
1966
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1785 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1426 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
2637
4313
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4313 mm
Length
4299 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.13 %
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 35 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
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
148 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
340 NM
240 NM
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

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9.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
9.73 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
63 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
54 mpg
city
66 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
690 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
92.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
145 g/km (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L