The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 25,900
€ 36,300
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 d.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
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 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.33 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-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 654
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 d
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
455 mi
Range
689 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
