The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 29,900
€ 31,400
€ 29,900
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 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 17.8 cm shorter, 1.9 cm narrower and 1.6 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
1424
1777
1966
1440
1796
1992
1777 mm
Width
1796 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1424 mm
Height
1440 mm
2602
4241
2729
4419
4241 mm
Length
4419 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.96 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
DBKA
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
69 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
64 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
72 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
797 mi
Range
652 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
120 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L
