The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 32,300
 Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 1.5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
1765
1995
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1423 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
2578
4292
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
4292 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2015 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.67 %
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CAYC
Engine Code
M 270.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes A 220
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 220

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

103 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220

▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
13.61 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 220
58 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L