The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,000
 Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (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 S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
Mercedes A 180 7G-DCT (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft