The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 28,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
169
169 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

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

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
37 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
746 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
746 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft