The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16) vs. Mercedes A 180 Sedan (19 - ..)

€ 37,400
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
€ 28,700
 Mercedes A 180 Sedan (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 Sedan
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 3.7 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 Sedan (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 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 Sedan (19 - ..)
107.4
179.1
175.4 in
Length
179.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
107.4 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI quattro S Tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.64 %
Mercedes A 180 Sedan (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 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
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
M 282.914
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 5500 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
181 hp
134 hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1460 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 Sedan

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
147 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 Sedan

▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
18.33 lb/hp
22.37 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
44 mpg
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
43 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
504 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
647 mi
504 mi
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
100.4 kWh
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 2.0 TDI
Mercedes A 180 Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data