The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 36,700
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Mercedes A 220 CDI is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
169 in
Length
169.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.81 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
city
29 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
478 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft