The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 29,500
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 160 d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.9 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

620 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
35.3 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
48 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft