The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (16 - 17)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 41,500
 Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 160 CDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
169 in
Length
167.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.73 %
Audi S3 (16 - 17)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
W176
Generation
8V
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 manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
306 hp
Audi S3
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
10.66 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
52 mpg
city
26 mpg
71 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft