The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Mercedes A 160 (18 - ..)
€ 32,600
€ 26,100
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is 18.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 1.7 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mercedes A 160
1423
1810
1975
1440
1796
1992
1810 mm
Width
1796 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1423 mm
Height
1440 mm
2596
4236
2729
4419
4236 mm
Length
4419 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mercedes A 160
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.82 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mercedes A 160
5F
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mercedes A 160
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
Engine Code
M 282.914

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
276 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 160
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1375 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
350 NM
180 NM
Mercedes A 160
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mercedes A 160
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160
▶ REPLAY
4.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.5 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
4.98 kg/bhp
12.5 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mercedes A 160
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
42 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 160
32 mpg
city
38 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
464 mi
Range
486 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 160
Environmental Impact
127 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
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 160
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Mercedes A 160
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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