The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 36,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 160 CDI is just 1.8 cm shorter, 0.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1780 mm
Width
1785 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1433 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
2636
4310
4292 mm
Length
4310 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1985 kg
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

196 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
16.01 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
71 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
61 mpg
city
51 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L