The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 22,800
€ 33,700
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 d.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
55.9
70
77.4
56.7
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
102.4
166.8
107.4
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.1 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
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22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
598 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
