The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 37,700
 Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 8.5 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 d
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
2699
4299
4214 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 d
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2060 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
135 kg
8.74 %
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 d
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-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 d
Straight-four petrol 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
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
175 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
175 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.83 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
8.92 kg/bhp
8.83 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
455 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L