The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 25,000

€ 30,300

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1421
1765
1957
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4214
2699
4292
4214 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.69 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 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 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
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10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.01 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.51 kg/bhp
11.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
69 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
37 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
642 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
642 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L