The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 36,700

€ 23,900

€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
56.4
70.1
79.6
56
69.5
78.5
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
106.3
169
101.5
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.72 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
759 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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