The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 31,600

€ 23,100

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘ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 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
70.1
79.6
55.9
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
106.3
169
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
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.83 %

General
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 3600 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
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
24.27 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
60 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
797 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
106.1 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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