The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 33,800
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 200 CDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Audi S3.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
169 in
Length
166.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.97 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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 651.930
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

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

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
51 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
43 mpg
city
20 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
439 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
756 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
94.6 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft