The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
€ 26,700
€ 27,500
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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
1777
1966
1440
1796
1992
1777 mm
Width
1796 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1421 mm
Height
1440 mm
2601
4237
2729
4419
4237 mm
Length
4419 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1350 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.85 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
CLHA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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12.74 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.74 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180
59 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
797 mi
Range
486 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 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
515 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
