The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

€ 21,400
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 21,400
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 1.4 TFSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 18.1 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
1796
1992
1765 mm
Width
1796 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
2578
4238
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
2729
4419
4238 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.65 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
CAXC
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

131 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
10.73 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.73 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
48 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
36 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
140 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L