The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 30,800

€ 29,000

€ 30,800
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 5.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1424
1777
1966
1433
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1424 mm
Height
1433 mm
2602
4241
2699
4292
4241 mm
Length
4292 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1475 kg
1835 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.47 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
OM 651.901

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1796 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
340 NM
250 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI
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9.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.66 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
9.12 kg/bhp
13.66 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
74 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
74 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55 mpg
city
63 mpg
No data
motorway
86 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
739 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
341 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L