The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 28,700
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 28,700
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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 6.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi S3
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.7 in
Width
70 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.7 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
174 in
Length
167.5 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi S3
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.05 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi S3
W177
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
Engine Series
OM 608.915
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

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

564 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
668 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft