The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 37,700
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 220 d
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
169
169.3 in
Length
169 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
OM 651.930
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 220 d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
19.46 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
756 mi
Range
518 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
756 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
125 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft