The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 37,700

€ 28,600

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 220 d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.1
70
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
169.3
102.4
167
169.3 in
Length
167 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.53 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 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
DDYA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
19.46 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
43 mpg
city
51 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
756 mi
Range
758 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
756 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 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