The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 4MATIC 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 37,700

€ 38,900

€ 37,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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 d is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI.
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.4 in
Height
56.1 in
106.3
169.3
103.8
169.8
169.3 in
Length
169.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.32 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
W176
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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
DGCA, DJGA

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
19.46 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
51 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
43 mpg
city
41 mpg
57 mpg
highway
No data
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
756 mi
Range
684 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
756 mi
684 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 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).
102.8 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
94.6 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








32.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft