The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 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 S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.84 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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 608
CYVB
Engine Code
OM 608.915
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
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
114 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
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
39 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
668 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft