The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 28,900

€ 24,500

€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 5.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180
1424
1777
1966
1433
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1424 mm
Height
1433 mm
2602
4241
2699
4292
4241 mm
Length
4292 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.57 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
M 270.910

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
250 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180
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8.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8.65 kg/bhp
11.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
59 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
647 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
112 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Mercedes A 180
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