The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18) vs. Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
€ 26,400
 Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18) Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
56.4
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
70.1
79.6
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
56.4 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)
106.3
169.3
169.8 in
Length
169.3 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4244 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.41 %
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY (15 - 18)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
8V
Generation
W176
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
Mercedes-Benz M 270
CHZD
Engine Code
M 270.910
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
120 hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
128 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
24.27 lb/hp
25.17 lb/hp
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
45 mpg
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
41 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
478 mi
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Environmental Impact
89 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).
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
98.5 kWh
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Mercedes A 180 BlueEFFICIENCY Edition
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft