The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 30,600
€ 39,200
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘ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 7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
56.1
70
77.4
56.7
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.7 in
102.4
167
107.4
174
167 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
15.55 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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 654
DDYA
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
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25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
56 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
777 mi
Range
689 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
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 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
