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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 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 quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
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
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
181 hp
Mercedes A 220
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
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

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
37 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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