The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 28,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes A 160 CDI is 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
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 S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
169 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.39 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-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
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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

Performance

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

643 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
59 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
41 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
697 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
697 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft