The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 37,700
 Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,700

ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 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 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
166.8 in
Length
169.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.84 %
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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 651
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
43 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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