The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 25,800
€ 33,400
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,400
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
55.9
69.5
77
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
166.9
106.3
169.3
166.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.35 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CAYC
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
52 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
814 mi
Range
544 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
544 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
