The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 30,500
 Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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 ultra 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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
166.8 in
Length
169.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 d
2800 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.89 %
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
18.92 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
50 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
661 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
89 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft