The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
166.8 in
Length
169.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
12.19 %
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CYVB
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
37 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft