The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 26,000
€ 33,300
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3.2.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 3.2
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 3.2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
12.81 %
General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 3.2
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 3.2
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
24 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
52 mpg
city
17 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
377 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
