The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 37,700

€ 25,800

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra.
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
56.4
70.1
79.6
55.9
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
106.3
169.3
102.4
166.8
169.3 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
584 lb
17.15 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
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
CRKB, CXXB

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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
19.46 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
43 mpg
city
60 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
756 mi
Range
914 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
756 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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