The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)

€ 30,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 28,000
 Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)
107.4
174
167 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.48 %
Mercedes A 180 (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DDYA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180
56 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
495 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
495 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft