The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 29,100
 Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
70.1
79.6
70 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
55.9 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)
106.3
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4321 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (14 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

528 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI

▶ REPLAY
21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
29.09 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
41 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft