The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

€ 36,700
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 27,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 36,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
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 2.0 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 4MATIC 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.36 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
20.27 lb/hp
20.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
51 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
756 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
94.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft