The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Mercedes A 180 d 7G-DCT (18 - ..)
€ 35,500
€ 31,400
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 7.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 d.
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180 d
55.9
69.5
77
56.7
70.7
78.4
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
166.9
107.4
174
166.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180 d
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.84 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180 d
8P
Generation
W177
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180 d
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180 d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
27.95 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180 d
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
57 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d
18 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
60 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
396 mi
Range
652 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
652 mi
Mercedes A 180 d
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180 d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
