The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 30,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 30,300
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is just 0.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
169.8 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.59 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
DDYA
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
25.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25.82 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
758 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft