The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sedan S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 160 d Sedan (19 - ..)
€ 46,400
€ 29,300
€ 46,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi S3 Sedan is 3.3 inches shorter and 2.1 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
54.8
70.7
77.2
56.9
70.7
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
54.8 in
Height
56.9 in
103.6
175.8
107.4
179.1
175.8 in
Length
179.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4508 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.29 %
General
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
DNUE
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
296 hp
94 hp
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi S3 Sedan
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Performance
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sedan
62 mph
62
mph
mph
571 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
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11.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.78 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sedan
11.69 lb/hp
33.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi S3 Sedan
35 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
503 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi S3 Sedan
503 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 S3 Sedan
128.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
290 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sedan
Mercedes A 160 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
