The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 26,100

€ 28,000

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.7 in
Height
56 in
107.4
174
101.5
169
174 in
Length
169 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.55 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Series
M 282.914
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160
108 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1375 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
27.56 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 160
43 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
486 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 160
486 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160
104.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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