The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Mercedes A 180 Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 30,800
 Mercedes A 180 Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 Sedan
€ 31,700
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 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70.7
77.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 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 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
107.4
179.1
175.5 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4200 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
Mercedes A 180 Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
DBKA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 Sedan

Performance

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

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 Sedan

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.86 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
818 mi
504 mi
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data