The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 26,900

€ 35,500

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 220 d
55.9
70
77.4
56.4
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
102.4
166.8
106.3
169.3
166.8 in
Length
169.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 220 d
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.48 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 220 d
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 220 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.92 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
41 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
89 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 cod ultra
89 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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