The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
€ 43,500
€ 34,500
€ 43,500
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
The Audi S3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 4 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 3.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220 CDI.
Audi S3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1401
1777
1966
1433
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1401 mm
Height
1433 mm
2596
4252
2699
4292
4252 mm
Length
4292 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
1505 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1990 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2010 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.33 %
General
Audi S3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Straight-four petrol 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
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
2143 CC
306 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Audi S3
306 bhp
168 bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
400 NM
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi S3
400 NM
350 NM
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Performance
Audi S3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
63 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
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4.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.84 kg/bhp
Audi S3
4.92 kg/bhp
8.84 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
35 mpg
city
59 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
534 mi
Range
777 mi
Audi S3
534 mi
777 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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 S3
121.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
104 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
Mercedes A 220 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
