The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 29,500
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 g-tron is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.2 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
169.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 d
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 d
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CPWA
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
64 mpg  ( 71 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
71 MPGe
Mercedes A 160 d
16 lb
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
249 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 g-tron
25.6 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft