The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 35,500
€ 35,500
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 220 d
55.9
69.5
77
56.4
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
101.5
166.9
106.3
169.3
166.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 220 d
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.3 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 220 d
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 220 d
V6 gasoline 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
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
175 hp
Mercedes A 220 d
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 220 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
18 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
396 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 220 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
