The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 26,000

€ 26,100

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes A 160 CDI is 1.5 cm wider and 1 cm taller.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
1433
1780
2022
1423
1765
1995
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1433 mm
Height
1423 mm
2699
4292
2578
4292
4292 mm
Length
4292 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.79 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
15.67 kg/bhp
13.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
74 mpg
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
63 mpg
city
39 mpg
86 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
818 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L