The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
€ 25,900
€ 28,400
€ 25,900
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 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.42 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
723 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
