The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 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.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
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 quattro (05 - 06)
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
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
31 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
642 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
119.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft