The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 26,800
€ 23,800
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI.
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
102.4
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2745 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.76 %
General
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.2 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 1.2 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
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
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30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.2 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).
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).
92.9 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.2 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
