The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 27,400

€ 28,700

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.3 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1433
1780
2022
1423
1765
1995
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1433 mm
Height
1423 mm
2699
4299
2578
4286
4299 mm
Length
4286 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.29 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
BMN, BKQ, BUY

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 bhp
168 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
350 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.26 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
15.67 kg/bhp
9.26 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
76 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
66 mpg
city
33 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
839 mi
Range
583 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
302 L








1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L