The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 20,800
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
101.5
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.69 %
General
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6
W176
Generation
8P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
609 mi
Range
503 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
128.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
