The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 22,800
€ 37,700
€ 22,800
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 1.9 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
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
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.33 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
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
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
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 220 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
697 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
