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Mercedes-Benz A 220d
Sedan · Diesel · FWD
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Audi A3 Sedan
Sedan · Gasoline · AWD
Mercedes-Benz A 220d
Car A
Mercedes-Benz A 220d
The Mercedes-Benz A 220d blends strong diesel efficiency with usable pace, suiting city driving and small-family duties. It offers good value in its segment if you prioritize low fuel consumption over cargo capacity or all-weather traction.
5 seatsSedanDiesel5-star safety4.8 L/100km
Audi A3 Sedan
Car B
Audi A3 Sedan
The Audi A3 Sedan pairs AWD confidence and five-seat practicality with efficient fuel use, making it good value in its segment. It’s quick when you need it (5.2 s to 100 km/h), though cargo flexibility and track-day thrills aren’t its mission.
5 seatsSedanGasoline5-star safetyAWD
Why compared cross branddifferent powertrainsame body typesame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 51 / 62
City 54 / 53
Budget / value 51 / 68
Road trip 49 / 54
Performance 31 / 32
Cargo 23 / 23
Practical 33 / 46
Premium 45 / 45
Winter 26 / 66

Scores out of 100. Blue = Mercedes-Benz A 220d · Orange = Audi A3 Sedan

Specs side-by-side

Spec Mercedes-Benz A 220d Audi A3 Sedan
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Mercedes-Benz A 220d

  • Low fuel consumption (4.8 L/100 km) helps keep running costs in check
  • 7.8 s 0–100 km/h and 320 Nm deliver confident merges and overtakes
  • Five seats and a 420 L trunk cover most compact-family needs
  • Good value in its segment given the efficiency and performance mix

Audi A3 Sedan

  • AWD traction inspires confidence in winter and wet conditions
  • Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km to help keep running costs down
  • Quick 5.2 s 0–100 km/h for easy merging and passing
  • 425 L trunk and five seats suit small-family use and road trips

Verdict

Pick Mercedes-Benz A 220d if…
Best fuel economy
Mercedes-Benz A 220d uses 4.8 L/100km vs 5.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Audi A3 Sedan if…
All-wheel drive
Audi A3 Sedan's AWD adds real-world confidence in wet, icy, or mixed-weather conditions.

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