The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)

€ 24,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
€ 28,500
 Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (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 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
169
169 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
OM 651.930
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
39 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
712 mi
739 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
98.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft