The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 19,100
€ 25,000
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
69.5
77
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.5
106.3
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.87 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
34 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
25 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.6
488 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
132.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
