The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,500
 Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19) Mercedes A 180
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘ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 considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.7
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
70.7
78.4
70 in
Width
70.7 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)
107.4
174
167 in
Length
174 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.58 %
Mercedes A 180 (18 - 19)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
8V
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
CZPB
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
52 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
486 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
486 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft