The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 24,000
€ 26,100
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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
101.5
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
W177
Generation
8P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
645 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
645 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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
104.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
