The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 32,300

€ 27,900

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 220 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.66 %

General
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
BMN, BKQ, BUY

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes A 220
181 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
18.27 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Mercedes A 220
37 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
45 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
552 mi
Range
579 mi
Mercedes A 220
552 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
Mercedes A 220
119.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft