The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
166.8 in
Length
169.3 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.32 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CLHA
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.09 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
49 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
710 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft