The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 180 d (15 - 18)
€ 24,700
€ 28,400
€ 24,700
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 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 9.6 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
1421
1765
1957
1433
1780
2022
1765 mm
Width
1780 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1421 mm
Height
1433 mm
2578
4203
2699
4299
4203 mm
Length
4299 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1960 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.79 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
BKD
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
320 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
▶ REPLAY
10.51 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
10.51 kg/bhp
12.92 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
76 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
76 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
37 mpg
city
66 mpg
No data
motorway
83 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
632 mi
Range
839 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
632 mi
839 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
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
121.3 kWh
76.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
158 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
560 kg
Maximum Payload
565 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L
