The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

ⓘ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 ultra is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1424 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
2699
4292
4241 mm
Length
4292 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1275 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1760 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1960 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
120 kg
8.6 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
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 cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four petrol 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
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

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

113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
8.61 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.61 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
61 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
50 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
675 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
675 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
87.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L