The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

€ 35,600
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 31,400
 Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.2 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
107.4
174
166.8 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 608
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
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 d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d

▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
43 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
652 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft