The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,500
 Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
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 S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.69 %
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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 651
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
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 d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft