The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG (19 - ..)
€ 28,200

€ 26,000

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000
ⓘ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 smaller in every dimension. It's 7 cm shorter, 1.3 cm narrower and 3.8 cm lower than the Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI.
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
1433
1780
2022
1471
1793
1988
1780 mm
Width
1793 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1988 mm
1433 mm
Height
1471 mm
2699
4292
2649
4362
4292 mm
Length
4362 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2649 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1255 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1671 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.93 %

General
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
W176
Generation
NW
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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
*DPC*

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
89 bhp
148 bhp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 CDI
220 NM
250 NM
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
115 m
0.000 sec

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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16.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.48 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
16.01 kg/bhp
8.48 kg/bhp
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
71 mpg
56 mpg
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
61 mpg
city
44 mpg
78 mpg
motorway
67 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
777 mi
621 mi
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
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).
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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
82.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
103 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
141 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
535 kg
Maximum Payload
416 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
467 L









1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1410 L