The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
€ 36,500
		
					
					€ 31,600
					
					
					€ 36,500
					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. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is just  0.7 inches longer,  0.2 inches wider and  0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
				
				Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					Mercedes A 200 CDI
				55.9
							
							70.3
							
							77.4
							
						56.4
							
							70.1
															
							79.6
							
						70.3 in
					Width
					70.1 in
				77.4 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					79.6 in
				55.9 in
					Height
					56.4 in
				103.8
							
							169.7
							
						106.3
							
							169
							
						169.7 in
					Length
					169 in
				103.8 in
					Wheelbase
					106.3 in
				Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					Mercedes A 200 CDI
				3307 lb
					Curb Weight
					3252 lb
				4376 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4409 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								55 lb
									1.66 %
								
								General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					Mercedes A 200 CDI
				8V
	
					Generation
					W176
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Diesel
				
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed dual clutch transmission
					Transmission
					7-speed dual clutch transmission
				Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
OM 651.930

4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
					2.1 L / 103 cu in
181 hp
						at 3500 rpm
					Power
					134 hp
						at 3600 rpm
					Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
						181 hp
						134 hp
						Mercedes A 200 CDI
					280 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					258 lb‑ft
						at 1400 rpm
					Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
						280 lb‑ft
						258 lb‑ft
						Mercedes A 200 CDI
					Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					Mercedes A 200 CDI
				
							
							
							143 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							130 mph
						
					6.9 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					9.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
315 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
420 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								Mercedes A 200 CDI
▶ REPLAY
						18.27 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					24.27 lb/hp
						
				Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
						18.27 lb/hp
						24.27 lb/hp
						Mercedes A 200 CDI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					Mercedes A 200 CDI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						49 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						60 mpg
						
					
				Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
						49 mpg
						60 mpg
						Mercedes A 200 CDI
					43 mpg
					city
					50 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					67 mpg
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.2 gal
						647 mi
					Range
					797 mi
				Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
						647 mi
						797 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).
					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 2.0 TDI
						98.8 kWh
						80.3 kWh
						Mercedes A 200 CDI
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6b (NEFZ)
						
				204 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					164 g/mi (NEFZ)
						
				Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					Mercedes A 200 CDI
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1069 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1157 lb
				9.6 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					9.7 cu ft
				







33.4 cu ft
					Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
					32.8 cu ft
				
















