The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 29,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 32,300
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
1765
1957
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
2578
4238
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
4238 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1495 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.33 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
138 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes A 220
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 220

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
127 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

129 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

 REPLAY
10.83 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.83 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 220
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
746 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L