The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 30,300

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 160 is just 1.4 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1433
1780
2022
1426
1785
1966
1780 mm
Width
1785 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1433 mm
Height
1426 mm
2699
4299
2637
4313
4299 mm
Length
4313 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1935 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg

Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.3 %

General
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.910
Engine Code
DDYA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
101 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 160
101 bhp
114 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
180 NM
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160
180 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.71 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
13.81 kg/bhp
11.71 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mercedes A 160
55 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
61 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
609 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 160
609 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160
96.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
540 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L