The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 23,900
€ 34,000
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 d.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
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
165.9
106.3
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.69 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
475 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
