The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 160 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 29,500
€ 29,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 160 d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
56.4
70.1
79.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.1 in
Width
70.9 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.4 in
Height
57.3 in
106.3
169.3
105.7
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.49 %
General
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
W176
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Series
OM 607.951
Engine Code
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
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 160 d
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
13.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
620 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
35.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 160 d
35.3 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 160 d
64 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
56 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
839 mi
Range
647 mi
Mercedes A 160 d
839 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Mercedes A 160 d
76.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 160 d
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
