The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 CDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 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 (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.91 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
33 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 DPF
115.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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