The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
€ 22,800
€ 25,000
€ 22,800
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 1.9 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
69.5
77
56.4
70.1
79.6
69.5 in
Width
70.1 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
101.5
165.9
106.3
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
M 270.910
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
116 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
39 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
