The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 31,500
€ 28,200
€ 31,500
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 g-tron is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 CDI
56.2
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
56.2 in
Height
56.4 in
103.8
169.8
106.3
169
169.8 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 CDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
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 g-tron
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 CDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
35.3 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
59 mpg
( 66 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
66 MPGe
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.3 lb
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
256 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
