The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 28,700
€ 24,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
103.8
169.7
174 in
Length
169.7 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.54 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
W177
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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
CJZA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.03 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
27.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
50 mpg
city
39 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
668 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
94.8 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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



















