The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

€ 30,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,400
 Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 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 (08 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
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 (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
166.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.99 %
Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d
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 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
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 d

▶ 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 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
64 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
33 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d
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