The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
€ 36,700

€ 26,900

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 220 CDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169
102.4
166.8
169 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.79 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
CUKB, CZEA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
135 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
756 mi
Range
661 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
89 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft