The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,300
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.33 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft