The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 28,400

€ 30,000

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
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
106.3
169
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %

General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
CBBB, CFGB

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
723 mi
Range
665 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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