The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19)
€ 21,600
€ 34,200
€ 21,600
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 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 220
55.9
69.5
77
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.9
107.4
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 220
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.29 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 220
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
M 260.920
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 220
114 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
17.1 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
38 mpg
Mercedes A 220
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
444 mi
Range
431 mi
Audi A3 1.6
444 mi
431 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
145.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
