The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,500
 Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15) Mercedes A 180
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
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 DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
106.3
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.51 %
Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BMM
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft