The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 26,000
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is 0.8 inches longer, 1.4 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
70.1 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.4 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
169 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.82 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
W176
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
71 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
471 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft