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 3.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
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
106.3
169
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.65 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
W176
Generation
8P
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
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
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
52 mpg
city
22 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
