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Audi A3 Sedan vs Mercedes A 200 d W177: which is cheaper to run?

What each kilometre costs, depending on your driving profile and how you charge. Annual projection and cumulative savings over 10 years.

compact · 2026 vs 2019 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/L · Methodology
Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix

30 % City · 50 % Road · 20 % Motorway

Fuel price
Petrol 95 2.17 €/L · Diesel 2.38 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 05/10/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement

Result · yearly energy cost

AAudi A3 Sedan

1,914 €per year

5,9 L/100 km weighted · 12.76 € per 100 km · 882 L per year

Gap238 € per yearin favour of the A 200 d (−12 %)≈ 110 L petrol 95
BMercedes A 200 d W177

1,676 €per year

4,7 L/100 km weighted · 11.17 € per 100 km · 705 L per year

The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplitAA · A3BB · AGap
City70 / 25 / 570 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,943 €1,872 €71 € · A
Mixed30 / 50 / 2030 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,914 €1,676 €238 € · A
Long-distance10 / 40 / 5010 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,855 €1,524 €332 € · A

Cumulative saving for the A 200 d

1 year
238 €
3 years
714 €
5 years
1,190 €
10 years
2,380 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
6.0 L/100 km · 4.5 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
150 ch · 150 ch
Kerb weight
1,290 kg · 1,430 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Mercedes A 200 d is about 10% cheaper than the Audi A3 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The Mercedes A 200 d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.