The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 28,700

€ 27,600

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 7.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
101.5
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.85 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
482 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
134.5 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft