The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
167 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.52 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
135 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
46 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft