The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 34,500
€ 26,700
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
69.5
77
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.4 in
Height
55.9 in
106.3
169
101.5
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %
General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
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19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
19.49 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
49 mpg
city
28 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
526 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
123.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
