The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 23,000
€ 36,100
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
55.9
69.5
77
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
166.9
107.4
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.98 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
CAYB
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
112 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220
42 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
