The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 26,800
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
€ 26,800
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

The Mercedes A 160 is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.0 TFSI.
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
169.3 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3814 lb
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.76 %
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.08 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
24.08 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 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