The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 220 d 8G-DCT (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 37,000

€ 22,600

€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes A 220 d is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6.
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6
56.7
70.7
78.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.7 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.7 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
174
101.5
166.9
174 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6
3351 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.8 %

General
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 654
Engine Series
OM 654.920
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
187 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Mercedes A 220 d
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6
146 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6
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17.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 220 d
17.92 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Mercedes A 220 d
55 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
No data
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
510 mi
Mercedes A 220 d
621 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
127 kWh
Mercedes A 220 d
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 220 d
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft