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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AUDI A3 (8P) · Facelift 2005

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169)

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2005-2008

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    236 km/h
    147 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    6.2 L/100 km
    37.9 mpg US
    45.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    696 km
    433 mi
  • Best performance score
    52/100
  • Best economy score
    86/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
200hp149kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,880kg4,145lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
81.0s99% target: 234 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
76.8s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
29.0s
Calculated
36.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.2L/100 km37.9mpg US45.6mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
696km433mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,214mm166in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,421mm56in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,547mm61in
Trunk volume
350L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,080L
1,995L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
54L
CO2 emissions
190g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.7 s
6.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.1 s
7.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
29.0 s
36.0 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.7 s
12.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
154 km/h
96 mph
150 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo and AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI: 7 hp (5 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
280 Nm
207 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
1,305 kg
2,877 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
236 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
696 km
433 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
236 km/h
147 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
AUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 (8P)Facelift 20052.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)A 200 Turbo
Power
200 hp
149 kW
193 hp
144 kW
Torque
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.1 s
7.3 s
Top speed
236 km/h
147 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,214 mm
165.9 in
Height
1,421 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Length
3,838 mm
151.1 in
Height
1,595 mm
62.8 in
Range score
696 km
433 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
190 g/km
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Trunk score
350 L
12.4 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) A 200 Turbo
Consumption7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.83 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi22.25 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,074 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 (8P) Facelift 2005 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 16 km/h (10 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 13 km (8 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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