The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d (19 - ..) vs. Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 28,700

€ 17,600

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 160 d is 4.5 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
57.4
67.2
76.4
70.7 in
Width
67.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.4 in
56.7 in
Height
57.4 in
107.4
174
102.4
169.4
174 in
Length
169.4 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.59 %

General
Mercedes A 160 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
NH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 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
*CAY*

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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
94 hp
89 hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
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33.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
33.43 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
59 mpg
53 mpg
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
42 mpg
65 mpg
highway
64 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
668 mi
Range
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
668 mi
777 mi
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 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).
90.4 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
82.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft









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