The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 23,100
€ 31,400
€ 23,100
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 8.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
55.9
69.5
77
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.9
107.4
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.87 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
CAXC
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
31 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
589 mi
Range
652 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
