The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 24,800
€ 32,300
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1421
1777
1966
1433
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2601
4237
2699
4292
4237 mm
Length
4292 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
195 kg
13 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CLHA
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes A 220
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 220
61 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
818 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
