The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 200 CDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.91 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
18.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft