The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 24,000
€ 29,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
70
77.4
56.4
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
102.4
166.8
106.3
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 CDI
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.9 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CPTA
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 CDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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20.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
20.29 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
50 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
661 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
89 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft





















