The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 31,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,600
 Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 200 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 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 (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 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 200 CDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.66 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

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
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
19.68 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
717 mi
797 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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