The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 26,000
€ 20,600
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 CDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 8.9 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
1433
1780
2022
1421
1765
1957
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
2699
4292
2578
4203
4292 mm
Length
4203 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1330 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1815 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.66 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 1.6
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
63 mpg
city
26 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
450 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
450 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
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).
144 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
