The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI (13 - 15) vs. Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI (19 - ..)
€ 26,000

€ 22,400

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 CDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.9
70.6
78.3
70.1 in
Width
70.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.3 in
56.4 in
Height
57.9 in
106.3
169
104.3
171.7
169 in
Length
171.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
5.1 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.6 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
*DGT*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
113 hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.83 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34.55 lb/hp
25.83 lb/hp
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
46 mpg
71 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
818 mi
739 mi
Skoda Scala 1.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
78.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
950 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.2 cu ft









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