The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 29,900
€ 36,700
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700
ⓘ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 7.8 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1421
1765
1957
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4214
2699
4292
4214 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2060 kg
Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.47 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.34 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
444 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
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 TFSI
145.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
