The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 36,700
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,700

ⓘ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 1.8 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
1785
1966
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
1780
2022
1785 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
2636
4310
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
2699
4292
4310 mm
Length
4292 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2060 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
2.91 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-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
Mercedes A 220 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
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
380 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.2 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.29 kg/bhp
9.2 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
61 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
61 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
756 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
756 mi
Mercedes A 220 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
515 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L