The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
€ 27,400

€ 27,500

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 d is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169.3
103.8
169.7
169.3 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 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
CRBC, CRLB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
630 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
34.55 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
47 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
839 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft