The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 29,500
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 160 d
€ 38,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 160 d is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
169.3 in
Length
169.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.99 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)

General

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

620 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 160 d

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
42 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
839 mi
Range
634 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
100.7 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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