The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

€ 28,000
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 34,500
 Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
169 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.68 %
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-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
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

▶ REPLAY
23.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.33 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
41 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
697 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 220 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft