The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 28,700
€ 26,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
102.4
166.8
174 in
Length
166.8 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
49 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
668 mi
Range
797 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
