2022 Audi A3 vs 2022 Mercedes-Benz A Class

2022 Audi A3

#5 in Luxury Small Sedans

2022 Mercedes-Benz A Class

#5 in Luxury Small Sedans

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Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
A3 Premium 40 TFSI	29	38	$32,712	$34,800
A3 Premium 40 TFSI quattro	28	36	$34,592	$36,800
A3 Premium Plus 40 TFSI	29	38	$32,712	$34,800
A3 Premium Plus 40 TFSI quattro	28	36	$34,592	$36,800
A3 Prestige 40 TFSI	29	38	$32,712	$34,800
A3 Prestige 40 TFSI quattro	28	36	$34,592	$36,800
S3 Premium 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	32	$43,052	$45,800
S3 Premium Plus 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	32	$43,052	$45,800
S3 Prestige 2.0 TFSI quattro	23	32	$43,052	$45,800

A 220 4MATIC Sedan

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$32,712

$33,973

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$34,800

$35,950

Monthly Payment Estimate

$580 / month

$599 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.6

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6.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The Audi A3 sports the looks and technology that draw buyers into the brand in a fun-to-drive package.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A220 gives shoppers a taste of luxury in a small sedan package.

TCC Likes

Peppy engines
Agile moves
Good front seats

Well equipped
Turbo-4 balances power and economy
Good steering

TCC Dislikes

Small rear seat
Smaller trunk
Pricey at the top

No AMGs
Expensive AMG Line cosmetic option
Driver Assistance packages other packages

Fuel Economy

City

29 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Second Shoulder Room (in)

Front Leg Room (in)

41.8

Front Hip Room (in)

57.4

Second Leg Room (in)

33.9

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

Second Hip Room (in)

56.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.1

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

177

179.1

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

56.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.9

Wheelbase (in)

103.8

107.4

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.5

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

61.2

61.7

Liftover Height (in)

26.5

Brakes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.6

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.6

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

13.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

R66

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P205/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

R66

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P205/55HR17

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3329

3395

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

17 X 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 8

17 X 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

320

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

115

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

221 @ 1600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/91

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 4800

188 @ 5800

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.12

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont. Again

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

10.04

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

4.34

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

2.00

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

2.51

First Gear Ratio (:1)

15.95

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

6.36

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

3.21

Reverse Ratio (:1)

13.95

Summary

Vehicle Name

Audi A3

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Body Style

Sedan

4MATIC Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.5

6.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

8.6

2022 Audi A3

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2022 Mercedes-Benz A Class

A-Class being discontinued
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