The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
167 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.97 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 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 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
723 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft