The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
169 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 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
CLHA
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 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
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
49 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft