The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 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 ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 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 ultra
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
124 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
70 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 ultra
70 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft