The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 160 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 35,100
€ 28,200
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 is 5.6 cm shorter, 3 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the Mercedes A 160 CDI.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1423
1810
1975
1433
1780
2022
1810 mm
Width
1780 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1423 mm
Height
1433 mm
2596
4236
2699
4292
4236 mm
Length
4292 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mercedes A 160 CDI
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1425 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.11 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mercedes A 160 CDI
5F
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
286 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 bhp
89 bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
350 NM
220 NM
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mercedes A 160 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
196 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 160 CDI
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4.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.01 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
4.88 kg/bhp
16.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
71 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
43 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 160 CDI
34 mpg
city
61 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
78 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
478 mi
Range
777 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 160 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
103 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Mercedes A 160 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
535 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
