The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 24,700

€ 29,700

€ 24,700
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 18.2 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1421
1777
1966
1440
1796
1992
1777 mm
Width
1796 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1440 mm
2601
4237
2729
4419
4237 mm
Length
4419 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1250 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg

Weight Difference:
195 kg
13.49 %

General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
OM 608.915

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
200 NM
at 1400 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
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
147 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
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10.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.42 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
58 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
46 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
78 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
634 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
634 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
92.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
114 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
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L