The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI (12 - 15)
€ 30,000
€ 27,000
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
69.5
77
56.4
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
101.5
166.9
106.3
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CBBB, CFGB
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
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
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
33 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
