The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,100
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,100

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
167 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.31 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 260
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
M 260.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
135 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
488 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
488 mi
Mercedes A 220
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).
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft