The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 34,500
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.09 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
19.49 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
city
46 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
739 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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