The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.3 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 S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
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 S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 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
1224 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft