The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 26,700

€ 39,200

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 12.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.7 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1423
1765
1995
1440
1796
1992
1765 mm
Width
1796 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1423 mm
Height
1440 mm
2578
4292
2729
4419
4292 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2070 kg

Weight Difference:
160 kg
10.16 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
CAYC
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
13.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
13.61 kg/bhp
8.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
66 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
66 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
58 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
795 mi
Range
689 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
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
88.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
135 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L