The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,600
 Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
169 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.4 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
60 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
797 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft