The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
€ 22,800
€ 28,500
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF 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 1.9 TDI DPF
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 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
OM 651.930
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 CDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
739 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
