The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 34,500
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 24,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Mercedes A 220 CDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.7 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
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 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
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 3400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft