The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 28,500

€ 24,300

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
56
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
106.3
169
101.5
169
169 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %

General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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23.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
23.78 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
56 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
712 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
739 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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