The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 160 d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
55 mpg
city
60 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
914 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
70 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft