The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
€ 36,500

€ 35,500

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘ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 1.1 cm longer, 0.5 cm wider and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1421
1785
1966
1433
1780
2022
1785 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2636
4310
2699
4299
4310 mm
Length
4299 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg

Weight Difference:
15 kg
1 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
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
175 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
175 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
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 d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
▶ REPLAY
8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.49 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.29 kg/bhp
8.49 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
647 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L