The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi S3 (13 - 16)

€ 28,400
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 40,100
 Audi S3 (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,100

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
70.1
79.6
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi S3 (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
169 in
Length
167.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
Audi S3 (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
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
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
221 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

▶ REPLAY
23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
55 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
64 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
488 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
723 mi
488 mi
Audi S3
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).
132.6 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
88.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft