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 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55.9
69.5
77
56.4
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
101.5
165.9
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 200 CDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
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 (AWD)
Drivetrain
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.17 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
31 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
