The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 30,000

€ 39,200

€ 30,000
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 DPF is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
55.9
69.5
77
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
166.9
107.4
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.75 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
8P
Generation
W177
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
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
665 mi
Range
689 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
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 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft