The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 35,500
€ 25,000
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.4
70.1
79.6
56
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
106.3
169.3
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 1.6 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
General
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
W176
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 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
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
175 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 220 d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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18.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
18.71 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
59 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
46 mpg
67 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
814 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
777 mi
814 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
82.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 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
