The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 26,000
€ 26,700
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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)
30.6 cu ft
