The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Mercedes A 180 (12 - 15)
€ 33,300
€ 24,500
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180.
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180
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
165.5
106.3
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.37 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180
8P
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
24 mpg
43 mpg
Mercedes A 180
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
377 mi
Range
565 mi
Audi A3 3.2
377 mi
565 mi
Mercedes A 180
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Mercedes A 180
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
Mercedes A 180
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1246 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft
