The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 200 d 4MATIC 8G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 36,600

€ 36,300

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 d.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 d
55.1
69.5
77
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.1 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.9
107.4
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 d
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.6 %

General
Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
OM 654.920

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3
261 hp
148 hp
Mercedes A 200 d
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 d
Performance
Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 d
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12.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.16 lb/hp
Audi S3
12.92 lb/hp
23.16 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 d
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi S3
26 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 200 d
19 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
409 mi
Range
689 mi
Audi S3
409 mi
689 mi
Mercedes A 200 d
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
94.6 kWh
Audi S3
172.4 kWh
94.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
349 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft