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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016 40 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) · Facelift 2016

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2019-2020
VS

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247)

B 220d

190 hp1950 ccDieselFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2022

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d

  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.0 L/100 km
    58.8 mpg US
    70.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    956 km
    594 mi
  • Largest trunk
    445 L
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100
  • Best practicality score
    77/100

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    244 km/h
    152 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Lightest
    1,335 kg
    2,943 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    142 hp/t
    106 kW/t
    7.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    54/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
400Nm295lb-ft
Curb weight
1,335kg2,943lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,080kg4,586lb
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
To 99% top speed
82.3s99% target: 242 km/h / 150 mph
Calculated
80.9s99% target: 232 km/h / 144 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.8s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
26.4s
Calculated
29.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.1L/100 km29mpg US34.9mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4L/100 km58.8mpg US70.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.8s
Calculated
15.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
142hp/t106kW/t65hp/1000 lb
Calculated
123hp/t92kW/t56hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
259Nm/t173lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
873km542mi
Calculated
956km594mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,950cc119cu in
Length
4,313mm170in
4,419mm174in
Width
1,785mm70in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,426mm56in
1,562mm61in
Wheelbase
2,637mm104in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,543mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,514mm60in
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Trunk volume
380L
445L
Max trunk volume
1,220L
1,530L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
43L
CO2 emissions-
119g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220dPowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d-1,600-2,600 rpm2,850 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.8 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
26.4 s
29.9 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.7 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.5 s
12.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.8 s
15.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
154 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
400 Nm
295 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
1,545 kg
3,406 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 (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
244 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
234 km/h
145 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d7.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d: 0.4 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 (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d and AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI: 1.8 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 (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
873 km
542 mi
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
956 km
594 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
6.8 s
244 km/h
152 mph
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
234 km/h
145 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 (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 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 (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h6.8 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
234 km/h
145 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d 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 (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
6.8 s
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.2 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 (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8V)Facelift 201640 TFSIMercedes-BenzB-class (W247)B 220d
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.8 s
7.2 s
Top speed
244 km/h
152 mph
234 km/h
145 mph
Lightness
1,335 kg
2,943 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
6.3 L/100 km
37.3 mpg US
44.8 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,313 mm
169.8 in
Height
1,426 mm
56.1 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,419 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,562 mm
61.5 in
Range score
873 km
542 mi
956 km
594 mi
CO2 score
-
119 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
123 hp/t
92 kW/t
8.1 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 (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSIMercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d
Consumption6.3 L/100 km37.3 mpg US44.8 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.03 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi17.74 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used945 L250 US gal208 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,654 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8V) Facelift 2016 40 TFSI

  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Smallest trunk

Mercedes-Benz B-class (W247) B 220d

  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 83 km (51 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 65 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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