The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 27,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200

ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
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 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.78 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
BMM
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 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
35.3 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
123.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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