The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
€ 25,800
€ 27,700
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 1.4 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1433
1780
2022
1426
1785
1966
1780 mm
Width
1785 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1433 mm
Height
1426 mm
2699
4299
2637
4313
4299 mm
Length
4313 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1265 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1740 kg
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.66 %
General
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
999 CC
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
180 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
138 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
13.56 kg/bhp
11.1 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 160
52 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
575 mi
Range
586 mi
Mercedes A 160
575 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 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).
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 30 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
475 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
