The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.53 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
DBKA
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
50 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft