The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 23,000
€ 31,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
165.9
107.4
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
OM 608.915
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
759 mi
Range
652 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
