The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 20,300
€ 31,400
€ 20,300
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 1.6 FSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 21.6 cm shorter, 3.1 cm narrower and 1.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1421
1765
1957
1440
1796
1992
1765 mm
Width
1796 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1440 mm
2578
4203
2729
4419
4203 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1785 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
145 kg
10.03 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
155 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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11.4 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
11.4 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
43 mpg
69 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
32 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
526 mi
Range
652 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
