The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,700
 Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 8.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)
107.4
174
165.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %
Mercedes A 180 d (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
8P
Generation
W177
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 d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
59 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft