The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,400
 Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15) Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 34,300
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 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.1 cm shorter, 0.3 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
1777
1966
1433
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
1780
2022
1777 mm
Width
1780 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2022 mm
1424 mm
Height
1433 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)
2699
4292
4241 mm
Length
4292 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2699 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1385 kg
1915 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1850 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.15 %
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 607
CZPB
Engine Code
OM 607.951
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
187 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
187 bhp
108 bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
320 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

157 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
7.65 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.82 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.65 kg/bhp
12.82 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
78 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
49 mpg
78 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
39 mpg
city
67 mpg
No data
motorway
88 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
690 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
690 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
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).
74 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
74 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
92 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
465 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1157 L