The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 34,500

€ 25,400

€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 220 CDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 1 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1433
1780
2022
1423
1765
1995
1780 mm
Width
1765 mm
2022 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1433 mm
Height
1423 mm
2699
4292
2578
4286
4292 mm
Length
4286 mm
2699 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.37 %

General
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2143 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
168 bhp
at 3400 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
168 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
350 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes A 220 CDI
350 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
8.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.8 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 220 CDI
8.84 kg/bhp
13.8 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Mercedes A 220 CDI
71 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
59 mpg
city
38 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
610 mi
Mercedes A 220 CDI
777 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 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).
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).
115.2 kWh
Mercedes A 220 CDI
82.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
525 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1157 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L