The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 32,300
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.5 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
1777
1966
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
4237 mm
Length
4292 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes A 220
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 220

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220
142 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

93 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.01 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 220
34 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L