The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 35,500

€ 31,800

€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 200 d.
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 200 d
1421
1765
1957
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4238
2699
4299
4238 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 200 d
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
100 kg
6.31 %

General
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 200 d
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 200 d
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
320 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 200 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
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6.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.08 kg/bhp
Audi A3 3.2
6.42 kg/bhp
11.08 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
30 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
22 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
396 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L