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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSIvsMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022 A 220

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

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y)

40 TFSI

190 hp1984 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2021-2024
VS

Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) · Facelift 2022

A 220

190 hp1991 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2022-present

Comparison overview

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AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    241 km/h
    150 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    130 hp/t
    97 kW/t
    7.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.5 L/100 km
    31.4 mpg US
    37.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    733 km
    456 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
Power
190hp142kW
190hp142kW
Torque
320Nm236lb-ft
300Nm221lb-ft
Curb weight
1,460kg3,219lb
1,500kg3,307lb
Gross weight
2,000kg4,409lb
2,055kg4,530lb
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
To 99% top speed
85.1s99% target: 239 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
83.7s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.0s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
28.1s
Calculated
29.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.6s
Calculated
6.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
7.5L/100 km31.4mpg US37.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.0s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
130hp/t97kW/t59hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
219Nm/t147lb-ft/ton
Calculated
200Nm/t134lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
733km456mi
Calculated
680km423mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,991cc121cu in
Length
4,343mm171in
4,428mm174in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,796mm71in
Height
1,449mm57in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,729mm107in
Front track
1,554mm61in
1,567mm62in
Rear track
1,525mm60in
1,558mm61in
Trunk volume
325L
350L
Max trunk volume
1,145L
1,190L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
55L
51L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 220PowerTorque
  • AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 220: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI4,200-6,000 rpm1,500-4,100 rpm6,250 rpm
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 2205,500 rpm1,800-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.6 s
6.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.0 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
28.1 s
29.9 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 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
9.8 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.6 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.0 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
155 km/h
96 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
190 hp
142 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
300 Nm
221 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
1,500 kg
3,307 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
241 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
235 km/h
146 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 2207.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI and Mercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 220: 0.1 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 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 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
733 km
456 mi
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
680 km
423 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
AUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSI
190 hp
142 kW
7.0 s
241 km/h
150 mph
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
190 hp
142 kW
7.1 s
235 km/h
146 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,428 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.0 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
235 km/h
146 mph
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.0 s
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.1 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 (8Y)40 TFSI
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Mercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAUDIA3 Sportback (8Y)40 TFSIMercedes-BenzA-class (W177)Facelift 2022A 220
Power
190 hp
142 kW
190 hp
142 kW
Torque
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
300 Nm
221 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.0 s
7.1 s
Top speed
241 km/h
150 mph
235 km/h
146 mph
Lightness
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
1,500 kg
3,307 lb
Fuel consumption
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
7.5 L/100 km
31.4 mpg US
37.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
325 L
11.5 cu ft
Length
4,343 mm
171.0 in
Height
1,449 mm
57.0 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Length
4,428 mm
174.3 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
733 km
456 mi
680 km
423 mi
Trunk score
325 L
11.5 cu ft
350 L
12.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
130 hp/t
97 kW/t
7.7 kg/hp
127 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSIMercedes-Benz A-class (W177) Facelift 2022 A 220
Consumption7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK7.5 L/100 km31.4 mpg US37.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.13 LC100 km13.13 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.12 LC100 mi21.12 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal1,125 L297 US gal247 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,969 LC/year1,969 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AUDI A3 Sportback (8Y) 40 TFSI

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 40 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 3 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 km (33 mi) more estimated range

Pros

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

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

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