The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 25,800

€ 24,000

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
102.4
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.28 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
CPTA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft