The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 27,300

€ 32,300

€ 27,300
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
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
1423
1765
1995
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1423 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4286
2699
4292
4286 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BMM
Engine Code
M 270.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1991 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
181 bhp
Mercedes A 220
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1200 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 220
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
▶ REPLAY
10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
10.76 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 220
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 220
38 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
54 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
610 mi
Range
552 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
552 mi
Mercedes A 220
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
119.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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