The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 28,700
 Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 160 d.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 d
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.2 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
167.4 in
Length
174 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 d
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.71 %
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)

General

Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 d
8V
Generation
W177
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 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d

Performance

Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.43 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
33.43 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
26 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mercedes A 160 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft