The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 d Saloon (19 - ..)

€ 34,600
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18) Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
€ 30,200
 Mercedes A 180 d Saloon (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
€ 34,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 9.1 cm shorter and 3 cm lower.
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
1416
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
1796
1960
1446
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d Saloon (19 - ..)
1796
1992
1796 mm
Width
1796 mm
1960 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1992 mm
1416 mm
Height
1446 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
2637
4458
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d Saloon (19 - ..)
2729
4549
4458 mm
Length
4549 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2729 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1440 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1945 kg
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
30 kg
2.04 %
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
8V
Generation
V177
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz OM 608
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1461 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
114 bhp
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
340 NM
260 NM
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon

Performance

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
137 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

115 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d Saloon

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9.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.63 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
9.93 kg/bhp
12.63 kg/bhp
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
71 mpg
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
71 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
50 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
81 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
668 mi
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
712 mi
668 mi
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
117 g/km (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Saloon 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Saloon
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
475 kg
Maximum Payload
505 kg
390 L
Boot Capacity
410 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data