The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

€ 40,100
Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 26,000
 Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 40,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
167.5 in
Length
169 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi S3 (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.09 %
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)

General

Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CJXC
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
89 hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Performance

Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

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10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.95 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
26 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft