The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 24,800

€ 37,000

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 18.2 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1421
1777
1966
1440
1796
1992
1777 mm
Width
1796 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1440 mm
2601
4237
2729
4419
4237 mm
Length
4419 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
215 kg
14.14 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
CLHA
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
61 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
818 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L