The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
€ 20,600
€ 29,700
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
55.9
69.5
77
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.5
107.4
174
165.5 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.97 %
General
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
OM 608.915
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
101 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
450 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 1.6
450 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
144 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
