The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 28,800

€ 33,700

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5.2 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 d
56
69.5
78.5
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
168.7
107.4
174
168.7 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 d
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.49 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
31 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
579 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 200 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft