The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 28,500
 Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi S3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 200 CDI.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.2 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
169
167.4 in
Length
169 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.36 %
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)

General

Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
OM 651.930
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.1 L / 103 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Performance

Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

▶ REPLAY
10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.78 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
23.78 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
56 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
739 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
739 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
86.4 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
Mercedes A 200 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft