The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 25,800
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 23,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘ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 Mercedes A 160 is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
169.3 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
CMBA, CXSA
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
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
29.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
29.9 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
44 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
575 mi
Range
586 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160
102.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft