The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 34,500
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15) Mercedes A 220 CDI
€ 36,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
70.1
79.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
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 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
106.3
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
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
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
Mercedes A 220 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)

General

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

Performance

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 CDI

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 CDI
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft