The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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