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 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
106.3
169
101.5
169
169 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.78 %

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
Drivetrain
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft