The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 32,300
€ 24,100
€ 32,300
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 220 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 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.68 %
General
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 270
Engine Series
M 270.920
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes A 220
552 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 220
119.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
