The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,000
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
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 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
106.3
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.64 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
19 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
424 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
598 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft