The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

€ 33,800
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 21,400
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400

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 1.4 TFSI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
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 1.4 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3979 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.56 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

 REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.66 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
25.42 lb/hp
23.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
51 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
43 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
756 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft