The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 28,400
€ 26,600
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169
102.4
166.8
169 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.901
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
48 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
723 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft














