The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 39,200
 Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200

ⓘ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 d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
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 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
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 d
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.28 %
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
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 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
135 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
689 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft