The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 25,000
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 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 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
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 DSG (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 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
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.46 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
BKD
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
31 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft