The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

€ 28,500
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 30,000
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,500
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 200 CDI is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
169 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.63 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8V
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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