The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 37,000
 Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3351 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.58 %
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
187 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
17.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft