The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 28,600

€ 35,500

€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 5.8 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1424
1777
1966
1433
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1424 mm
Height
1433 mm
2602
4241
2699
4299
4241 mm
Length
4299 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
180 kg
12.12 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
DDYA
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
175 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec

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

Mercedes A 220 d
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11.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
11.45 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
61 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
758 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
341 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L