The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 21,000

€ 29,700

€ 21,000
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 1.6 FSI 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 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.04 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
518 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
518 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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