The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 d Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)
€ 33,200
€ 32,300
€ 33,200
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 1.6 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
55.7
70.7
77.2
56.9
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
103.8
175.5
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 d Sedan
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.83 %
General
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 d Sedan
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
DDYA
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
114 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Performance
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
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26.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
26.49 lb/hp
28.14 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
56 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
777 mi
Range
703 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
777 mi
703 mi
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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
