The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 7G-DCT (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 34,200

€ 24,100

€ 34,200
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 considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
101.5
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4321 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.54 %

General
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
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 260
Engine Series
M 260.920
Engine Code
CAYC

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 220
187 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 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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17.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220
17.1 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 220
38 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
431 mi
Range
833 mi
Mercedes A 220
431 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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
117.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft