The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 30,300
 Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
167 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.49 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
46 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft