The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod (18 - 19)
€ 29,500
€ 29,700
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 35 TFSI cod.
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.1
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
106.3
169.3
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 35 TFSI cod
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
W176
Generation
8V
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 35 TFSI cod
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
DPCA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
89 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
35.3 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
69 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
839 mi
Range
565 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
565 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
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).
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 35 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft

















