The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

€ 26,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,000
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
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 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
106.3
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.41 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
168 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
18.3 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
45 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
34 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
717 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
717 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
107 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft