The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 27,900

€ 34,200

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,200
ⓘ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 17.8 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1424
1777
1966
1440
1796
1992
1777 mm
Width
1796 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1424 mm
Height
1440 mm
2602
4241
2729
4419
4241 mm
Length
4419 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg

Weight Difference:
140 kg
9.66 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-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 260
DBKA
Engine Code
M 260.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
124 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 220
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12.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.75 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.13 kg/bhp
7.75 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
46 mpg
Mercedes A 220
64 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
motorway
55 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
797 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
117.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L