The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 28,200
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 160 CDI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 bigger in every dimension. It's 6.2 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 3.4 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1399
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
1765
1957
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1433 mm
Height
1399 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)
2578
4230
4292 mm
Length
4230 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1550 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2035 kg
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.06 %
Audi S3 S tronic (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
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 S3
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
261 bhp
Audi S3
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
350 NM
Audi S3

Performance

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

196 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

76 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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16.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.94 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
16.01 kg/bhp
5.94 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
71 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
61 mpg
city
25 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
449 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
449 mi
Audi S3
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).
157.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 CDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
281 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1011 L