The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 27,400
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 27,400
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 d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 4.5 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 3.2 cm taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi S3
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1401
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1780 mm
Width
1777 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1433 mm
Height
1401 mm
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
2699
4299
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
2596
4254
4299 mm
Length
4254 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi S3
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1960 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
Mercedes A 160 d (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.1 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi S3
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 d
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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1461 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 bhp
296 bhp
Audi S3
240 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
240 NM
380 NM
Audi S3

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi S3
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

192 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

72 m
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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15.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.97 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 d
15.67 kg/bhp
4.97 kg/bhp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
76 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
76 mpg
40 mpg
Audi S3
66 mpg
city
31 mpg
83 mpg
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
98 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
565 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L