The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 FSI
€ 25,900
 Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 FSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
Mercedes A 180 (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 FSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
444 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
145.8 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 2.0 FSI
145.8 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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