The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

€ 28,400
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
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 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.98 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
55 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
723 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
723 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
166.7 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 TFSI
166.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft