The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 25,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
€ 33,800
 Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
69.5
78.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 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 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.1 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

443 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
21.16 lb/hp
25.42 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
20 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
422 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
153.5 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft