The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 23,200
€ 37,000
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 FSI 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 220 d.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 220 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 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 220 d
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.19 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 220 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 220 d
131 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.11 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
33 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
475 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
475 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
136.5 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 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
