The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 29,600
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI 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.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
1777
1966
1440
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 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 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
2729
4419
4237 mm
Length
4419 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1880 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.74 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DBKA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 180
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1460 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

122 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.08 kg/bhp
10.22 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
54 mpg
Mercedes A 180
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
514 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
510 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L