The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 28,700

€ 31,700

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.2 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 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
CUPA, CUNA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
city
46 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
668 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 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