The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 Saloon 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 34,700
Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
€ 30,800
 Mercedes A 180 Saloon 7G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 Saloon
€ 34,700
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 Saloon 1.8 TFSI is 9.3 cm shorter and 3 cm lower.
Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 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 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 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 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1905 kg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.12 %
Mercedes A 180 Saloon 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
8V
Generation
V177
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 282
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1332 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
134 bhp
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
280 NM
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1460 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
280 NM
200 NM
Mercedes A 180 Saloon

Performance

Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 Saloon

▶ REPLAY
8.26 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.3 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
8.26 kg/bhp
10.3 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 Saloon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
53 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
504 mi
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Saloon 1.8 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 Saloon
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
525 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data