The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

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

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
60 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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