The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 d Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 27,400
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
€ 32,300
 Mercedes A 180 d Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI is 3.7 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)
70.7
77.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
70.7
78.4
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.7 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
179.1
175.4 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.35 %
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
132 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d Sedan

▶ REPLAY
23.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
23.12 lb/hp
28.14 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
34 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
703 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
703 mi
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.4 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data