The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 26,800
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160
€ 29,100
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
30.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.64 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160
30.45 lb/hp
18.64 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 160
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
609 mi
Range
761 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
761 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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