The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 Saloon 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 29,400
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
€ 30,800
 Mercedes A 180 Saloon 7G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 Saloon
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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 Saloon 1.6 TDI is 9.3 cm shorter and 3 cm lower.
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
1796
1960
1446
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 Saloon 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
1796
1992
1796 mm
Width
1796 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1416 mm
Height
1446 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
2637
4456
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 Saloon 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
2729
4549
4456 mm
Length
4549 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1905 kg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.54 %
Mercedes A 180 Saloon 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
8V
Generation
V177
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DBKA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1460 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180 Saloon

Performance

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
126 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 Saloon

▶ REPLAY
12.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
12.45 kg/bhp
10.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 Saloon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
61 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
797 mi
504 mi
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
104 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Saloon 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
425 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data