The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

€ 29,500
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 22,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000

ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
101.5
169
169.3 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.44 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 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
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

620 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
35.3 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
56 mpg
city
35 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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).
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft