The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TDI 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 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 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.19 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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