The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 41,000
€ 37,000
€ 41,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi S3 Sportback is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9.5 cm shorter, 1.1 cm narrower and 3.6 cm lower than the Mercedes A 220 d.
Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 220 d
1404
1785
1966
1440
1796
1992
1785 mm
Width
1796 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1404 mm
Height
1440 mm
2631
4324
2729
4419
4324 mm
Length
4419 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 220 d
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1520 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2015 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.32 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 220 d
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 220 d
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
CJXC
Engine Code
OM 654.920
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1950 CC
296 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 bhp
187 bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
380 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1600 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
380 NM
400 NM
Mercedes A 220 d
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 220 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
74 m
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
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5.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.13 kg/bhp
Audi S3 Sportback
5.07 kg/bhp
8.13 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 220 d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
66 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
40 mpg
66 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
488 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
162 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
Mercedes A 220 d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
