The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Mercedes A 180 d Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

€ 39,800
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
€ 32,300
 Mercedes A 180 d Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..) Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
€ 39,800
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 40 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter and 1.2 inches lower.
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.7
77.2
56.9
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 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 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 d 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 40 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4332 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.42 %
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan 7G-DCT (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
8V
Generation
V177
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sedan 40 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
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
OM 608.915
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
181 hp
114 hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan

Performance

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
147 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

482 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 d Sedan

▶ REPLAY
18.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
18.94 lb/hp
28.14 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
47 mpg
62 mpg
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
684 mi
Range
703 mi
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
684 mi
703 mi
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TDI
Mercedes A 180 d Sedan
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data