The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 31,400
 Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
1796
1992
1777 mm
Width
1796 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1440 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
2729
4419
4237 mm
Length
4419 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1270 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
175 kg
12.11 %
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1395 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 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
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

126 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
10.33 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56 mpg
69 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
46 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
652 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
621 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
94.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
115 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
480 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L