The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 23,000
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 23,000
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 e 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 e DPF
Mercedes A 180
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
1765
1957
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
2699
4292
4214 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1935 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.09 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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 e 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 e 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 e DPF
250 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF

62 mph 62
mph

128 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.03 kg/bhp
11.42 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
51 mpg
Mercedes A 180
49 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
66 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e 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