The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 27,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,800
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 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 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 CDI 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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.47 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

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

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft