The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 26,800
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 1.6 TDI ultra.
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
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 1.6 TDI ultra
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
118 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
35 mpg
city
60 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
914 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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