The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 22,800
€ 24,500
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 7.8 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
1421
1765
1957
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4214
2699
4292
4214 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
0 kg
0 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 bhp
120 bhp
Mercedes A 180
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
13.17 kg/bhp
11.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
58 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180
46 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
697 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
129 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
