The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 23,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Mercedes A 200 CDI is 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
169 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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 Sportback 1.4 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
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
589 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft