The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 30,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
167 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.2 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8V
Generation
W176
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
DDYA
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
126 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft