The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,000
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,800
 Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (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 BlueEFFICIENCY (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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.68 %
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d 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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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 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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d 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 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
67 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
67 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
33 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
710 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
710 mi
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
71.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
71.9 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180 d BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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