The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
169 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.84 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
26.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
52 mpg
city
60 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
914 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft