The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400

ⓘ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 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 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 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 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 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.77 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
143 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
65 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
43 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft