The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 30,200
€ 30,300
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.5 cm narrower and 1 cm lower.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1423
1765
1995
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1423 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4292
2699
4292
4292 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.41 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
300 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
300 NM
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
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7.16 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.01 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.16 kg/bhp
11.01 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
39 mpg
69 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
29 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
475 mi
Range
758 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
168 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 200 CDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
341 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
















