The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Mercedes A 180 CDI 7G-DCT (12 - 14)
€ 29,900
€ 29,000
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 CDI.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
55.9
69.5
77
56.4
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
101.5
165.9
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 CDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.03 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
OM 651.901
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
108 hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
30.11 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 CDI
22 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
818 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
818 mi
Mercedes A 180 CDI
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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 CDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 CDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
