The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
€ 23,000

€ 28,800

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 8.5 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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
4299
4214 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg

Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.17 %

General
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
OM 607.951

2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
250 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Performance
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
13.03 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
81 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
63 mpg
81 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
49 mpg
city
72 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
759 mi
Range
710 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
89 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L