The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 160 CDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
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 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
169 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.97 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
52 mpg
city
41 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 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