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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) · Facelift 2008

2.0 TFSI

200 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2008-2013
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) · Facelift 2008

A 200 Turbo

193 hp2034 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2008-2012

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.1 s
  • Fastest top speed
    238 km/h
    148 mph
  • Most powerful
    200 hp
    149 kW
  • Highest torque
    280 Nm
    207 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.2 L/100 km
    32.7 mpg US
    39.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    764 km
    475 mi
  • Largest trunk
    552 L
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
200hp149kW
193hp144kW
Torque
280Nm207lb-ft
280Nm207lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,305kg2,877lb
Gross weight
1,895kg4,178lb
1,730kg3,814lb
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
80.4s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
82.1s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.1s
7.3s
0-200 km/h
28.2s
Calculated
31.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.7s
Calculated
6.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.2L/100 km32.7mpg US39.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.1s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
210Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
764km475mi
Calculated
684km425mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,034cc124cu in
Length
4,292mm169in
3,838mm151in
Width
1,765mm69in
1,764mm69in
Height
1,423mm56in
1,595mm63in
Wheelbase
2,578mm101in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,552mm61in
Rear track
1,507mm59in
1,547mm61in
Ground clearance
110mm4in
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Trunk volume
552L
435L
Max trunk volume
1,104L
1,995L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
54L
CO2 emissions
168g/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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 TurboPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI5,100-6,000 rpm1,700-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo5,000 rpm1,800 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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
28.2 s
31.9 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
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
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.1 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
152 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI has 7 hp more than Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo and AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
280 Nm
207 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo7.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
764 km
475 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
684 km
425 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
200 hp
149 kW
7.1 s
238 km/h
148 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
193 hp
144 kW
7.3 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 200 Turbo
Power
193 hp
144 kW
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.1 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSI
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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 Sportback (8PA)Facelift 20082.0 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W169)Facelift 2008A 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
238 km/h
148 mph
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,305 kg
2,877 lb
Fuel consumption
7.2 L/100 km
32.7 mpg US
39.2 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
552 L
19.5 cu ft
Length
4,292 mm
169.0 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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
764 km
475 mi
684 km
425 mi
CO2 score
168 g/km
-
Trunk score
552 L
19.5 cu ft
435 L
15.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W169) Facelift 2008 A 200 Turbo
Consumption7.2 L/100 km32.7 mpg US39.2 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.60 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.28 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,080 L285 US gal238 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,890 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8PA) Facelift 2008 2.0 TFSI

  • Has 7 hp more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 80 km (50 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 117 L more trunk volume

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
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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