The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 31,600
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 200 CDI
€ 24,100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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 1.6 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Mercedes A 200 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.15 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 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
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
134 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 200 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 200 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes A 200 CDI
24.27 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 200 CDI
60 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
47 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes A 200 CDI
797 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 200 CDI
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 200 CDI
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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